Housing authoritiesKYLaurel County Section 8 Housing
Laurel County Section 8 Housing
Laurel County Section 8 Housing is based in London, Laurel County, KY and administers 335 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code KY169. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 272. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 8.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40701 | $690 | $760 | $940 | $1,160 | $1,390 |
| 40729 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,270 |
| 40734 | $680 | $810 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,460 |
| 40737 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,270 |
| 40740 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,270 |
| 40741 | $690 | $770 | $970 | $1,160 | $1,350 |
| 40744 | $690 | $770 | $970 | $1,160 | $1,350 |
| 40962 | $660 | $840 | $920 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Laurel County Section 8 Housing
194 County Extension Rd, London, KY 40741
Phone: (606) 878-0512
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About Laurel County Section 8 Housing
Overview
Laurel County Section 8 Housing administers 335 Section 8 vouchers, serving 272 households with an occupancy rate of 81%. This agency is voucher-only, meaning it does not manage any public housing units. The program type is Section 8, providing rental assistance to low-income families in Laurel County, Kentucky.
Scale and standing
Among the 40 housing authorities in Kentucky that administer Section 8 vouchers, Laurel County Section 8 Housing ranks 25th by voucher count. Within its service area, which includes 8 ZIP codes, it is the leading authority, outpacing peers like the Housing Authority of London, which does not administer any vouchers. This positions Laurel County Section 8 Housing as a significant provider of rental assistance in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $870 to $910, with an average of $888. This is lower than the state average of $1014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 40734 at $910, while the lowest is in ZIP code 40740 at $870.
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 LondonLondon, KY
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.