Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing

This housing agency serves Paducah, Kentucky.

Waiting List
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Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Paducah (HAP) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted from January 8, 2020 at 9:00 am ET, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Visit the HAP office (Elmwood Court) located at 2330 Ohio St on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 – 11:00 AM and 1:00 – 3:00 PM. 

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Elderly or Disabled Elderly/Disabled Families
    • Elderly preference is available when the head or spouse/significant other is aged 62 or older. Disabled preference is available when the applicant’s household will contain one or more members who are considered disabled as defined in HAP’s Housing policy. Verification: Documentation that will establish age such as a picture I.D. for elderly preference. Documentation that will establish disability status preference such as written verification of SSI benefits, documentation from medical or social service professionals, social worker or relevant agency, etc., for disability preference. 
  • Employed at least 20 hours per week
    • Employment Applicants with an adult family member who is currently working (at least 20 hours per week). Verification: The “Employer Verification Form” supplied by the HAP and verified by the employer, or most recent pay-stubs supplied by the applicant. 
  • Homeless/Domestic Violence Victim
    • Homeless/Domestic Violence Victim Verification: Resident verification from a public or private facility that provides shelter for homeless individuals, a shelter manager, or a third-party written verification from relevant social service agency social worker, private facility, local police department, etc. certifying the Applicant’s homeless status. 
  • McCracken County Resident
    • McCracken County Residents Verification: Documentation that will establish residency such as a picture ID with current address. 
  • School or Continuing Education School/Education/Job Training
    • Applicants with an adult family member who is enrolled in college/vocational school (minimum of 6 or more credit hours) per semester; or enrolled in an employment training program; adult continuing education program (e.g. JOBS, JTPA, GED, etc.) Verification: A student schedule showing total credit hours or a letter from the educational institution on its letterhead, stating total number of credit hours. Adult continuing education, or other job training programs: A certification from the relevant agency on its letterhead stating the program participating in. 
  • Veteran of the Armed Forces
    • Veteran of the Armed Forces Verification: A Veteran of the Armed Forces must provide a DD214 or a U.S. Uniform Services I.D. 
  • Victim of Natural Disaster
    • Victims of a Natural Disaster who were or were not prior to the disaster, receiving assistance from public housing or a housing choice voucher program. Verification: Original or signed copies of FEMA and/or American Red Cross vouchers, and proof of Federal Disaster Area Residence, such as a photo ID showing an address in the affected area. Verification of Housing Program Participation checked via the internet through PIC (Public and Indian Housing Information Center) for previous participants.

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

For more information, visit the HAP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAP website, as of January 10, 2020.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing provides affordable housing for up to 875 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

2330 Ohio Street, Paducah, KY

Visit Website(270) 443-3634

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How large is the Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing?

Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing serves 700 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 700 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing?

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 Paducah - Public Housing. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 88 percent of Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing households.

How many Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing residents are employed?

Working adults head 175 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing.

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

There are 532 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing housing. Households headed by females are 76% of those served by the Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing renters?

Black 371
White 315
Hispanic 7

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

There are 245 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing. Senior households are 35% of households in Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing housing?

There are 203 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 29% of households served by the Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing?

The Housing Authority of Paducah - Public Housing 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 Paducah - Public Housing

Elmwood Court

2330 Ohio Street , Paducah, Kentucky 42003

Pierce Lackey

501 Cherry Circle, Paducah, Kentucky 42003

Ella Munal Dolly McNutt Blackburn and Southside Scattered Sites

2010 Hendricks St, Paducah, Kentucky 42003

Anderson Court, HC Mathis and Northside Scattered Sites

800 N 8th St, Paducah, Kentucky 42003

C Wood Homes

216 Ashbrook St, Paducah, Kentucky 42003