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Housing Authority of Somerset
Housing Authority of Somerset is based in Somerset, Pulaski County, KY and administers 322 Section 8 vouchers and 215 public housing units.
HUD PHA code KY008. Program type: Combined. Households served: 428. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 11.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Somerset
400 Hail Knob Rd, Somerset, KY 42503
Phone: (606) 679-1332
Official website: somersethousing.org
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About Housing Authority of Somerset
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.