Section 8 Waiting Lists in Kentucky

As of July 21st, 2023, there are 5 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in Kentucky.

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in Kentucky, you need to submit a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) application to the respective housing authority that has an open waiting list. Here are the waiting lists with their respective openings:

• The Frankfort, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Lebanon, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Floyd County Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Boone County Assisted Housing Department Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Pikeville Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Bardstown Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Springfield Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Campbellsville Housing and Redevelopment Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Owensboro Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Somerset Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Jefferson County, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Kenton County, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list has been open since August 13th, 2014.
• The Housing Authority of Cynthiana Section 8 waiting list has been open since August 12th, 2015.
• The Henderson, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list has been open since July 1st, 2017.
• The City of Bowling Green Housing Division Section 8 waiting list has been open since June 27th, 2018.
• The Lawrence County, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list has been open since May 8th, 2019.
• The McCracken County, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list has been open since January 6th, 2020.
• The Boyd County, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list has been open since September 20th, 2021.
• The Campbell and Pendleton County, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 14th, 2022.

You can apply to these waiting lists by submitting your Section 8 HCV application to the respective housing authorities on or after their opening dates.

Yes, as of June 28th, 2024, 3 of the Section 8 waiting lists in Kentucky have preferences for seniors.

The Kenton County, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list has been open since August 13th, 2014.

The McCracken County, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list has been open since January 6th, 2020.

The Campbell and Pendleton County, Kentucky Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 14th, 2022.

No, you do not have to live in Kentucky to apply to an open waiting list in the state. However, many waiting lists do have preferences for local residents and commuters.