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Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency
Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency is based in Frankfort, Franklin County, KY and administers 6,221 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code KY901. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 3,688. Occupancy: 59%. ZIP codes served: 5.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone | $1,320 | $1,441 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bracken | $759 | $836 | $1,078 | $1,419 | $1,584 |
| Bullitt | $990 | $1,012 | $1,298 | $1,738 | $2,145 |
| Campbell | $1,045 | $1,133 | $1,375 | $1,749 | $2,035 |
| Gallatin | $880 | $957 | $1,243 | $1,551 | $1,716 |
| Henry | $880 | $968 | $1,177 | $1,529 | $1,749 |
| Kenton | $1,078 | $1,188 | $1,529 | $2,013 | $2,233 |
| Oldham | $1,133 | $1,232 | $1,485 | $1,903 | $2,211 |
| Pendleton | $759 | $913 | $1,078 | $1,452 | $1,584 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency
- Kentucky Housing Corporation Launches Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM) Program to Help More Kentuckians Become HomeownersKentucky Housing Corporation is introducing a new Shared Appreciation Mortgage program to assist more residents in achieving homeownership.
- Do I need a registration code to apply to KHC’s waiting list?Registration codes are not required to apply to KHC's waiting list, as they are for existing program participants.
- Am I on your waiting list?The Kentucky Housing Corporation provides information on how to check if you are on their waiting list.
- Is your waiting list open?KHC's waiting list is currently closed, with information about reopening to be posted on their website and social media.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40003 | $940 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,500 | $1,840 |
| 40076 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,150 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 40347 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,750 | $1,930 |
| 40379 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,280 | $1,760 | $1,910 |
| 40601 | $820 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $1,870 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency
1231 Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-7630
Official website: kyhousing.org
Email updates
About Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency
Overview
The Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, is a voucher-only housing authority. It administers 6,221 Section 8 vouchers, serving 3,688 households with an occupancy rate of 59%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program.
Scale and standing
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing its peer, the Housing Authority of Frankfort, which administers 484 vouchers. On a statewide level, it holds the second position in terms of voucher size, out of 40 authorities in Kentucky.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,090 to $1,260, with an average of $1,158. This is higher than the state average of $1,014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 40003 at $1,260, while the lowest is in ZIP code 40601 at $1,090.
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.
- Housing Authority of FrankfortFrankfort, KY, 484 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.