Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Middlesboro, KY

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Bell County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Middlesboro, KY.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2022 Yearly Income Limit2022 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Bell County, KY$47,400Very Low Income (50%)$28,900$32,100$34,700$37,250$39,850
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$34,700$37,250$39,850
Low Income (80%) $46,250$51,350$55,500$59,600$63,700

Bell County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Bell County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Bell County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Middlesborough Housing Authority

310 S 38th St
Middlesboro, KY - 40965
Bell County
Phone Number: (606) 248-1940

Pineville Housing Authority

911 Alabama Avenue
Pineville, KY - 40977
Bell County
Phone Number: (606) 337-2900

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Middlesboro, KY

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Middlesboro, KY. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Middlesboro, KY Bell County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$592Estimated $177.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$674Estimated $202.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$957Estimated $287.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$967Estimated $290.10 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Middlesboro, KY

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Cumberland Woods Apartments

S. 13th St.
Middlesboro, KY - 40965
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cumberland Village Of Middlesboro

Cumberland Village Road
Middlesboro, KY - 40965
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Middlesboro, KY

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Bell County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Cumberland Village Apartments

99 W Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY - 40965
Phone: 606-248-4480
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Bella Gardens Apartments

200 Bella Gardens Drive
Middlesboro, KY - 40965
Phone: 606-248-1602
Total Apartment Units: 84
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in KY?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.