Housing Authority of Somerset

This housing agency serves Somerset, Kentucky.

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Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Somerset Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Somerset Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Somerset Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Somerset (HAS) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice.

Somerset, KY is about 75 miles south of Lexington, KY.

To apply, follow this link to submit an online pre-application.

Once the pre-application has been submitted, be sure to write down the confirmation number for future reference.

The HAS does not have a preference.

Qualified applicants will be placed by the date and time the pre-application is received.

For more information, visit the HAS website, or call the office at (606) 679-1332 during normal office hours.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Somerset Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Somerset (HAS) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households.

The HAS offers one Public Housing community with 215 units for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from 1 to 5 bedrooms.

To apply, follow this link to submit an online pre-application.

Once the pre-application has been submitted, be sure to write down the confirmation number for future reference.

The HAS does not have a preference.

Qualified applicants will be placed by the date and time the pre-application is received.

For more information, visit the HAS website, or call the office at (606) 679-1332 during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Somerset provides affordable housing for up to 537 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

400 Hail Knob Road, Somerset, KY

Visit Website(606) 679-1332

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of Somerset?

Housing Authority of Somerset serves 396 low-income households. The agency manages 322 Housing Choice Vouchers and 165 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of Somerset?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 67 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Somerset. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Housing Authority of Somerset households.

How many Housing Authority of Somerset residents are employed?

Working adults head 91 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Somerset.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of Somerset?

There are 293 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Somerset housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Housing Authority of Somerset.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of Somerset renters?

Black 16
White 368
Hispanic 8

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of Somerset?

There are 134 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Somerset. Senior households are 34% of households in Housing Authority of Somerset housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of Somerset housing?

There are 118 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Somerset housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 30% of households served by the Housing Authority of Somerset.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of Somerset?

The Housing Authority of Somerset is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Somerset

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624 McKinley St, Somerset, Kentucky 42501