Henderson County, KY
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $711/mo | $640 – $782/mo |
| 1 BR | $764/mo | $688 – $840/mo |
| 2 BR | $949/mo | $854 – $1,044/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,220/mo | $1,098 – $1,342/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,414/mo | $1,273 – $1,555/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Henderson County, KY (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Henderson County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Henderson County
- Housing Authority of Henderson
111 S Adams St, Henderson, KY, 42420 · 2708271294
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Henderson County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,900 |
| 2 people | $31,900 |
| 3 people | $35,900 |
| 4 people | $39,850 |
| 5 people | $43,050 |
| 6 people | $46,250 |
| 7 people | $49,450 |
| 8 people | $52,650 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Henderson County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
WINDY WAY APARTMENTS
DR. ANTHONY M. BROOKS ST., HENDERSON, KY, 4242040 income-restricted units20 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20224% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052AUDUBON SCHOOL APARTMENTS
CLAY STREET, HENDERSON, KY, 42420-420649 income-restricted units30 1BR, 19 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051WARM RESIDENCES II
N. MCKINLEY, HENDERSON, KY, 4242032 income-restricted units32 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046WARM RESIDENCES
NORTH MCKINLEY STREET, HENDERSON, KY, 4242032 income-restricted units24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041ST. JOSEPH COMMUNITY APARTMENTS
THIRD STREET, HENDERSON, KY, 4242034 income-restricted units34 1BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039WOMEN'S ADDICTION RECOVERY MANOR
N. MCKINLEY STREET, HENDERSON, KY, 4241938 income-restricted units38 4BR+Built 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037AISLYNN VILLAGE
OLD CORYDON RD., HENDERSON, KY, 4242040 income-restricted units40 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037SADDLEBROOK APARTMENTS, PHASE III
SADDLEBROOK DR., HENDERSON, KY, 4242048 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 12 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035- Elderly
COTTAGES OF HENDERSON
ARBOR DR., HENDERSON, KY, 4242096 income-restricted units48 2BR, 48 3BRBuilt 20009% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030 SAND LANE MANOR
SAND LN., HENDERSON, KY, 4242024 income-restricted units16 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028- Elderly
CAMBRIDGE POINTE APARTMENTS
ZION RD., HENDERSON, KY, 4242048 income-restricted units32 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028 HENDERSON STATION I
WASHINGTON ST., HENDERSON, KY, 4242030 income-restricted units22 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027- Elderly
HENDERSON STATION II
CENTER ST., HENDERSON, KY, 4242030 income-restricted units22 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027 - Elderly
SADDLEBROOK APARTMENTS, PHASE I
SADDLEBROOK DR., HENDERSON, KY, 4242040 income-restricted units16 1BR, 16 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025 - Elderly
SADDLEBROOK APARTMENTS, PHASE II
SADDLEBROOK DR., HENDERSON, KY, 4242040 income-restricted units16 1BR, 16 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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