Program: Combined · Public housing units: 215 · Section 8 vouchers: 322 · Households served: 428 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 11
The Housing Authority of Somerset operates 215 public housing units and administers 322 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 428 households. With an occupancy rate of 79%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The Housing Authority of Somerset ranks 27th in the state of Kentucky in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 40 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to low-income families in Pulaski County and the surrounding areas.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $870 to $970, with an average of $907. This is below the state average of $1014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $970 in ZIP code 42503, while the lowest is $870 in ZIP code 42544.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40409 | $720 | $900 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,410 |
| 40419 | $660 | $810 | $930 | $1,140 | $1,320 |
| 42501 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,290 |
| 42503 | $690 | $730 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,360 |
| 42518 | $680 | $730 | $950 | $1,140 | $1,360 |
| 42519 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,290 |
| 42533 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,290 |
| 42544 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,100 | $1,310 |
| 42553 | $660 | $720 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,320 |
| 42567 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,300 |
| 42642 | $660 | $720 | $920 | $1,140 | $1,330 |
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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