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Housing Authority of Owensboro
Housing Authority of Owensboro is based in Owensboro, Daviess County, KY and administers 874 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code KY009. Program type: Combined. Households served: 767. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of Owensboro
- September 2026 Rent Payment DateThe Housing Authority of Owensboro announces the deadline for September 2026 rent payments to avoid late fees.
- September 2026 Rent Payment DateThis announcement is about the rent payment due date for September 2026.
- Monthly NewsletterThe Housing Authority of Owensboro has released its monthly newsletter.
- Monthly NewsletterThis item refers to the Housing Authority's monthly newsletter.
- Invitation For Bid (IFB)The Housing Authority of Owensboro is inviting bids for a project.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42301 | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,580 | $1,590 |
| 42303 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,630 | $1,640 |
| 42327 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,330 |
| 42348 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,330 |
| 42351 | $760 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,350 |
| 42355 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,330 |
| 42356 | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,580 | $1,590 |
| 42366 | $850 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,480 | $1,490 |
| 42376 | $780 | $790 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,420 |
| 42378 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,400 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Owensboro
2161 E 19th St, Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: (270) 683-5365
Official website: owensborohousing.org
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About Housing Authority of Owensboro
Overview
The Housing Authority of Owensboro operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 874 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 767 households, with an occupancy rate of 87%. The authority's program type is Combined, indicating it manages both public housing and voucher programs, though it currently has no public housing units.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Owensboro ranks 8th in Kentucky by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 40 authorities in the state. This places it among the larger agencies in terms of voucher distribution. Despite its significant size, it focuses solely on providing rental assistance through vouchers, making it a key resource for affordable housing in Daviess County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1020 to $1180, with an average of $1077. This is slightly above the state average of $1014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 42303 at $1180, while the lowest is in ZIP code 42378 at $1020.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.