Program: Combined · Public housing units: 878 · Section 8 vouchers: 601 · Households served: 1,020 · Occupancy: 70% · ZIP codes served: 7
The Housing Authority of Paducah manages 878 public housing units and administers 601 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,020 households. With an occupancy rate of 70%, the authority operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in McCracken County, Kentucky.
The Housing Authority of Paducah ranks 17th in the state of Kentucky by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 40 authorities that offer vouchers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting affordable housing in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $910 to $1,160, with an average of $1,041. This is slightly above the state average of $1,014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 42086 at $1,160, while the lowest is in ZIP code 42003 at $910.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42001 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,450 | $1,740 |
| 42003 | $660 | $770 | $960 | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| 42027 | $740 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,600 |
| 42053 | $830 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,630 |
| 42069 | $690 | $770 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,600 |
| 42082 | $690 | $820 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,600 |
| 42086 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,490 | $1,790 |
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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