Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 874 · Households served: 767 · Occupancy: 87% · ZIP codes served: 10
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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