Louisville Metro Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Jefferson County, Kentucky Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Louisville Metro Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Jefferson County, Kentucky Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is open, since at least March, 2017, until further notice.

There are four ways to apply:

  1. Download and print the the application online. Select the "Section 8 Housing Application" or "Section 8 Housing Application (Spanish)" link.
  2. Pick up an application at the LMHA office, located at 600 South 7th Street, Louisville, KY 40203.
  3. Call (502) 569-6076.
  4. Write a letter to:Louisville Metro Housing AuthorityP.O. Box 189Louisville, KY 40201-0189

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed to the LMHA, P.O. Box 189, Louisville, KY 40201. Applications will not be accepted by fax, email or in person.

There are preferences, and they can be found on the application.  

For more information, visit the LMHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Louisville Metro Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least March, 2017, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To applydownload and print the application online. Select the "Application for Public Housing" or "Application for Public Housing (Spanish)" link.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed or hand delivered to the LMHA at 420 South 8th Street, Louisville, KY 40203, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced victims of domestic violence, displaced by government action, rent burden, substandard living conditions, or homeless.

For more information, visit the LMHA website.

About The Agency

Louisville Metro Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 16,609 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

600 South 7th Street, Louisville, KY

Visit Website(502) 569-6060

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 Louisville Metro Housing Authority?

Louisville Metro Housing Authority serves 13,961 low-income households. The agency manages 11,972 Housing Choice Vouchers and 3,426 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Louisville Metro Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Louisville Metro Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Louisville Metro Housing Authority households.

How many Louisville Metro Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 3,350 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Louisville Metro Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Louisville Metro Housing Authority?

There are 10889 female-headed renter households living in Louisville Metro Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Louisville Metro Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Louisville Metro Housing Authority renters?

Black 10,750
Native American 140
Asian-Pacific Islander 140
White 2,932
Hispanic 140

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Louisville Metro Housing Authority?

There are 3071 households headed by seniors served by the Louisville Metro Housing Authority. Senior households are 22% of households in Louisville Metro Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Louisville Metro Housing Authority housing?

There are 3350 persons with disabilities living in Louisville Metro Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the Louisville Metro Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority?

There is no information available about the HUD performance rating of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority.

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 Louisville Metro Housing Authority

Presbyterian Community Center Apartments

760 S Hancock , Louisville, Kentucky 40203

Liberty Green

519 E Jefferson St, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Liberty Green IV DELETE

301 S Clay St, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Liberty Green III DELETE

445 S Jackson St, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Liberty Green Rental Phase II DELETE

410 S Clay St, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Beecher Terrace I & II

434 S 10th St, Louisville, Kentucky 40203

Whipps Mill

10014-10046 Whipps Mill Rd, Louisville, Kentucky 40203

Lourdes Hall

4314 Bishop Ln, Louisville, Kentucky 40218

Clarksdale I Scattered 69

515 E Breckinridge St, Louisville, Kentucky 40203

St Francis

100 St. Francis Court, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

The Apartments at St. Martin School

807 E Gray St, Louisville, Kentucky 40204

Park Duv All

1804 RUSSELL LEE DRIVE, Louisville, Kentucky 40211

Chauncey

3622 Southern Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40211

Avenue Plaza

400 S 8th St, Louisville, Kentucky 40203

St Catherine Court

1114 S 4th St, Louisville, Kentucky 40203

Dosker Manor

413 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Parkway Pl

1622-B South 13th St, Louisville, Kentucky 40210

Stephen Foster Senior Living Plus

4020 Garland Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40211

Village Manor Apartments

107 Fenley Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40207

328 N Birchwood Ave

328 N Birchwood Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40206

Iroquois Homes

1565 Oneida Ct, Louisville, Kentucky 40215

Sheppard Square

727 S Jackson St, Louisville, Kentucky 40203