Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 335 · Households served: 272 · Occupancy: 81% · ZIP codes served: 8
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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