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Louisville Metro Housing Authority
Louisville Metro Housing Authority is based in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY and administers 12,738 Section 8 vouchers and 4,301 public housing units.
HUD PHA code KY001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 14,278. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 43.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40014 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,360 | $1,740 | $2,000 |
| 40023 | $1,160 | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,980 | $2,290 |
| 40025 | $1,170 | $1,270 | $1,530 | $1,950 | $2,250 |
| 40041 | $890 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 40047 | $870 | $950 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,670 |
| 40059 | $1,460 | $1,580 | $1,910 | $2,440 | $2,810 |
| 40109 | $940 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $1,810 |
| 40118 | $1,010 | $1,090 | $1,320 | $1,680 | $1,940 |
| 40177 | $790 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,380 | $1,640 |
| 40202 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,400 | $1,790 | $2,060 |
| 40203 | $790 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 40204 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,830 | $2,100 |
| 40205 | $1,030 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,710 | $1,970 |
| 40206 | $1,100 | $1,190 | $1,440 | $1,840 | $2,110 |
| 40207 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,550 | $1,980 | $2,280 |
| 40208 | $830 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,390 | $1,600 |
| 40209 | $860 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,660 |
| 40210 | $860 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,660 |
| 40211 | $850 | $920 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,630 |
| 40212 | $870 | $950 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,670 |
| 40213 | $850 | $920 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,630 |
| 40214 | $900 | $970 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,720 |
| 40215 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,560 | $1,790 |
| 40216 | $820 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,570 |
| 40217 | $1,030 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,720 | $1,980 |
| 40218 | $1,010 | $1,090 | $1,320 | $1,680 | $1,940 |
| 40219 | $940 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,570 | $1,810 |
| 40220 | $1,100 | $1,190 | $1,440 | $1,840 | $2,110 |
| 40221 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,300 | $1,660 | $1,910 |
| 40222 | $1,170 | $1,270 | $1,530 | $1,950 | $2,250 |
| 40223 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,660 | $2,120 | $2,440 |
| 40228 | $1,210 | $1,310 | $1,580 | $2,020 | $2,320 |
| 40229 | $1,130 | $1,230 | $1,480 | $1,890 | $2,170 |
| 40231 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,300 | $1,660 | $1,910 |
| 40241 | $1,250 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $2,090 | $2,410 |
| 40242 | $1,110 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,850 | $2,130 |
| 40243 | $1,130 | $1,230 | $1,480 | $1,890 | $2,170 |
| 40245 | $1,390 | $1,520 | $1,820 | $2,320 | $2,680 |
| 40258 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,300 | $1,660 | $1,910 |
| 40272 | $1,030 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,720 | $1,980 |
| 40280 | $1,100 | $1,190 | $1,440 | $1,840 | $2,110 |
| 40291 | $1,030 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,710 | $1,970 |
| 40299 | $1,120 | $1,220 | $1,470 | $1,880 | $2,160 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Louisville Metro Housing Authority
320 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 569-3400
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About Louisville Metro Housing Authority
Overview
The Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) operates 4,301 public housing units and administers 12,738 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 14,278 households. With an occupancy rate of 90%, LMHA offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher assistance, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Scale and standing
The Louisville Metro Housing Authority ranks first in the state of Kentucky by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 40 authorities in the state. This high ranking reflects its substantial role in providing housing assistance to a large number of families. The authority's extensive voucher program is a key resource for residents seeking affordable housing options in the Louisville area.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the Louisville area ranges from $1,070 to $1,910, with an average of $1,356. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 40059 at $1,910, while the lowest is in ZIP code 40177 at $1,070.
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.