Housing Authority of Hopkinsville

This housing agency serves Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Waiting List
Closed: Hopkinsville, Kentucky Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Unknown: Senior Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: New Hope Properties Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Hopkinsville Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Hopkinsville, Kentucky Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Hopkinsville (HAH) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in December, 2018; and before that from October 2016 until January 2017.

Hopkinsville, KY is about 60 miles west of Bowling Green, KY.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Complete an application at the HAH office.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Live/work/hired to work in Christian County; elderly; disabled head of household; disabled household member (not head of household or spouse); employed for at least one year and work at least 20 hours or more a week; displaced due to natural disaster; displaced due to government action; victim of domestic violence; current landlord has (or is in the process of) selling the home that you currently rent; or is taking the home back for his/her own personal use.

It is not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HAH Section 8 page here.

Unknown: Senior Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

Open Until Further Notice: New Hope Properties Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The Housing Authority of Hopkinsville (HAH) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at New Hope Properties is currently open.

The HAH is accepting applications for this waiting list from September 30, 2019, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Live OR work in Christian County, KY
  • Elderly
  • Disabled
  • Working
  • Without housing because of a house fire, flood, or other natural disaster
  • Without housing because the landlord has (or is in the process of) selling the home currently rented, or is taking the home back for his/her own personal use
  • Without housing or about to be without housing because of the actions of a government agency
  • Victim of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking or sexual assault within the past 3 months

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HAH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAH on October 11, 2021.

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

The Housing Authority of Hopkinsville (HAH) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least December 7, 2018, until further notice. It was last open from October 2016 until January 2017. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

Hopkinsville, KY is about 60 miles west of Bowling Green, KY.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Complete an application at the HAH office, located at 400 N. Elm St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, on Wednesdays only, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am; and 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm CT.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live/work/hired to work in Christian County; elderly; disabled head of household; disabled household member (not head of household or spouse); employed for at least one year and work at least 20 hours or more a week; displaced due to natural disaster; displaced due to government action; victim of domestic violence; current landlord has (or is in the process of) selling the home that you currently rent; or is taking the home back for his/her own personal use.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HAH Public Housing page here.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Hopkinsville provides affordable housing for up to 977 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

400 North Elm Street, Hopkinsville, KY

Visit Website(270) 887-4275

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 Hopkinsville?

Housing Authority of Hopkinsville serves 1,029 low-income households. The agency manages 1,061 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 73 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Hopkinsville. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Housing Authority of Hopkinsville households.

How many Housing Authority of Hopkinsville residents are employed?

Working adults head 205 households and make up 20 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Hopkinsville.

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

There are 823 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Hopkinsville housing. Households headed by females are 80% of those served by the Housing Authority of Hopkinsville.

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

Black 659
White 329
Hispanic 31

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

There are 298 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Hopkinsville. Senior households are 29% of households in Housing Authority of Hopkinsville housing.

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

There are 298 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Hopkinsville housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 29% of households served by the Housing Authority of Hopkinsville.

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

The Housing Authority of Hopkinsville 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.

How often does Housing Authority of Hopkinsville open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Hopkinsville’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 18, 2024 and closed on December 31, 2018.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Hopkinsville

Westwood Senior Homes Apartments

1400 W 7th St, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240

New Horizon Scholar House Apartments

1303 Glass Avenue, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240

Eastside Terrace

621 E 3rd St, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240

James O Waddell Village

205 Waddell Cir, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240