Housing authoritiesKYLake Cumberland Housing Agency Inc
Lake Cumberland Housing Agency Inc
Lake Cumberland Housing Agency Inc is based in Jamestown, Russell County, KY and administers 520 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code KY163. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 413. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 7.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Lake Cumberland Housing Agency Inc
Phone: (270) 343-4740
Official website: lakecumberlandhousing.com
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About Lake Cumberland Housing Agency Inc
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.