Housing authoritiesKYHousing Authority of Richmond
Housing Authority of Richmond
Housing Authority of Richmond is based in Richmond, Madison County, KY and administers 292 public housing units.
HUD PHA code KY016. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 276. Occupancy: 94%. ZIP codes served: 5.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40385 | $690 | $860 | $980 | $1,320 | $1,540 |
| 40403 | $660 | $820 | $940 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 40404 | $660 | $820 | $940 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 40461 | $650 | $820 | $920 | $1,240 | $1,340 |
| 40475 | $720 | $890 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,660 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Richmond
429 Smith Vlg, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: (859) 623-1321
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About Housing Authority of Richmond
Overview
The Housing Authority of Richmond operates 292 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 276 households with a 94% occupancy rate. The authority's primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Madison County, Kentucky.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Richmond ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the City of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program, administers 774 Section 8 vouchers, while the Housing Authority of Berea, like Richmond, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, Richmond's public housing units make it a significant provider of affordable housing in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $870 to $950, with an average of $900. This is below the state average of $1014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 40475 at $950, while the lowest is in ZIP code 40461 at $870.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- City of Richmond Section 8 Housing ProgramRichmond, KY, 774 vouchers
- Housing Authority of BereaBerea, KY
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.