Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 520 · Households served: 413 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 7
The Lake Cumberland Housing Agency Inc operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 520 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 413 households, with an occupancy rate of 79%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to low-income families in Russell County, Kentucky.
Among the 40 housing authorities in Kentucky that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Lake Cumberland Housing Agency Inc ranks 18th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier, reflecting a significant but not overwhelming presence in the state's housing assistance landscape. The agency's voucher count is comparable to other mid-sized authorities in the region.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Lake Cumberland Housing Agency Inc ranges from $870 to $930, with an average of $894. This is lower than the state average of $1014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $930 in ZIP code 42602, while the lowest is $870 in ZIP code 42741.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42528 | $660 | $830 | $920 | $1,110 | $1,230 |
| 42544 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,100 | $1,310 |
| 42565 | $660 | $850 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,210 |
| 42602 | $710 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,390 |
| 42629 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,120 | $1,310 |
| 42642 | $660 | $720 | $920 | $1,140 | $1,330 |
| 42741 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
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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