Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Shelbyville, KY

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Shelby 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 Shelbyville, KY.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Shelby County, KY$99,300Very Low Income (50%)$41,750$46,350$50,100$53,800$57,500
Extremely Low Income (30%)$25,050$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $66,750$74,150$80,100$86,050$91,950

Shelby County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Shelby 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 Shelby 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.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Shelbyville KY Housing Authority

41 Cardinal Drive
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Shelby County
Phone Number: (502) 633-4531

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Shelbyville, 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.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

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 Shelbyville, KY Shelby County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$672Estimated $201.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$884Estimated $265.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1122Estimated $336.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1297Estimated $389.10 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Shelbyville, 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.

West Shelby House Apartments

Willow Wood Dr.
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
1 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Shelbyville I

Midland Blvd.
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
4 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

French Quarters-shelby

Clifton Ct.
Shelbyville, KY - 40066
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Clark Single Family Project-shelbyville

Douglas Ct.
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
4 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Maidie Lane

Maidie Ln.
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cola Commons

Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 31
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 31
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Marian Village Apartments

Short St.
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 28
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Moesser House

West Main Street
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 53
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 53
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cherrywood Apartments

Willowwood Drive
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Indian Ridge Apartments

Indian Ridge Rd.
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 97
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 97
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Midland Square Apartments

Mack Walters Road
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 38
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Breas Crossing

Squire Circle
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Shelbyville, 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 Shelby County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Lynne Acres Apartments

601 Lynne Acres Dr
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Phone: 502-633-3251
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Indian Ridge

501 Indian Ridge Rd
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Phone: 502-633-1182
Total Apartment Units: 97
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Sycamore Terrace

500 Sycamore Ter
Shelbyville, KY - 40065
Phone: 502-633-2516
Total Apartment Units: 72
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.