Louisville Metro Housing Authority

320 S 5th St, Louisville, KY, 40202 · ~15,658 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Louisville, 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: Jefferson County

Who this agency serves

Louisville Metro Housing Authority served 14,260 households across 15,869 units (90% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $20,345, and pays an average of $425 per month toward rent.

Households served
14,260 of 15,869 units
Avg. household income
$20,345
Avg. rent paid by household
$425
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
44%
Head of household 62+
23%
Head of household with a disability
42%
Avg. wait to move in
12 months

Unit mix: 29% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 36% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 28 developments with an average score of 83 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Sheppard PCCLouisville99 High PerformerNSPIREMay 2025
Downtown Scholar HouseLouisville96 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
Liberty Green IVLouisville94 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
Fegenbush-Whipps MillLouisville94 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
PARK DUV ALLLouisville93 High PerformerUPCSOct 2017
Village Manor ApartmentsLouisville92 High PerformerUPCSMar 2023
Liberty Green IIILouisville92 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
ChaunceyLouisville91 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
PARKWAY PLLouisville89 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
Sheppard Square HOPE VI ReplacementsLouisville89 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
Liberty Green Rental Phase IILouisville88 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
NSP HomesLouisville88 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
Liberty Green Rental Phase ILouisville87 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
HOPE VI SCATTERED SITESLouisville86 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
ST CATHERINE CTLouisville85 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
The FriaryLouisville85 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
Clarksdale I Scattered 69Louisville84 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
Sheppard Rental BLouisville84 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
Wilart Arms ApartmentsLouisville83 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
Sheppard Rental ACDLouisville82 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
AVENUE PLAZALouisville82 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
LOURDES HALLLouisville81 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
St. FrancisLouisville80 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
Park DuValle Phase IILouisville80 StandardUPCSSep 2018
Sheppard Rental EFLouisville76 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
Stephen Foster Senior Living PlusLouisville75 StandardNSPIREJan 2026
PARK DUVAL Phase IVLouisville52 TroubledNSPIRESep 2025
DOSKER MANORLouisville14 TroubledNSPIRESep 2023

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Louisville Metro Housing Authority, 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 sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$34,650
2 people$39,600
3 people$44,550
4 people$49,500
5 people$53,500
6 people$57,450
7 people$61,400
8 people$65,350

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Louisville Metro Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Louisville, 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.

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 Louisville Metro Housing Authority 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.