Housing Authority of Paducah
Paducah, TX, 79248 · ~60 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Paducah, TX (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: Cottle County
Who this agency serves
Housing Authority of Paducah served 52 households across 60 units (87% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $18,901, and pays an average of $259 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 52 of 60 units
- Avg. household income
- $18,901
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $259
- Avg. household size
- 1.9 people
- Households with children
- 29%
- Head of household 62+
- 24%
- Head of household with a disability
- 41%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 1 month
Unit mix: 27% 1-bedroom, 37% 2-bedroom, 35% 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 1 development with an average score of 59 (Troubled).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNNAMED | Paducah | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
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.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Housing Authority of Paducah, 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 | $29,300 |
| 2 people | $33,500 |
| 3 people | $37,700 |
| 4 people | $41,850 |
| 5 people | $45,200 |
| 6 people | $48,550 |
| 7 people | $51,900 |
| 8 people | $55,250 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Housing Authority of Paducah directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of Paducah directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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