City of Paducah Section 8 Housing Program
2330 Ohio St, Paducah, KY, 42003
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Paducah, KY (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: McCracken County
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through City of Paducah Section 8 Housing Program, 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 (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,750 |
| 2 people | $39,700 |
| 3 people | $44,650 |
| 4 people | $49,600 |
| 5 people | $53,600 |
| 6 people | $57,550 |
| 7 people | $61,500 |
| 8 people | $65,500 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact City of Paducah Section 8 Housing Program directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Paducah, KY
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.
IRVIN COBB APARTMENTS
BROADWAY ST., PADUCAH, KY, 42001104 income-restricted units94 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20194% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049SCHOLAR HOUSE OF PADUCAH
OLD NORTH FRIENDSHIP ROAD, PADUCAH, KY, 4200148 income-restricted units48 2BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042BROOKMEADE APARTMENTS
TWINSON CT., PADUCAH, KY, 4200140 income-restricted units32 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038JETTON SCHOOL APARTMENTS
WALTER JETTON BLVD., PADUCAH, KY, 4200120 income-restricted units of 21 total8 1BR, 11 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029
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 →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact City of Paducah Section 8 Housing Program directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.