Madisonville Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Madisonville, Kentucky.

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

Closed: Madisonville Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Madisonville Housing Authority (MHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last opened for nearly 8 months in June 2014. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

For more information, visit the MHA website, or call the office at (270) 821-5517 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Open Until Further Notice: Madisonville Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Madisonville Housing Authority (MHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households.Please note: The one bedroom waiting list is currently closed. Senior/disabled households can apply for a two bedroom if they qualify.The MHA offers one Public Housing community with 186 units for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms.There are two ways to apply:

Visit the MHA to pick up a pre-application, located at 211 Pride Ave, Madisonville, KY 42431, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
Download a pre-application online here, then print and complete.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.Be sure to include these documents with the pre-application: Social Security cards for all household members, photo IDs for all adult household members, and proof of all income.No preferences were noted.For more information, visit the MHA website, or call the office at (270) 821-5517 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

About The Agency

Madisonville Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 439 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

211 Pride Avenue, Madisonville, KY

Visit Website — (270) 821-5517

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 Madisonville Housing Authority?

Madisonville Housing Authority serves 343 low-income households. The agency manages 258 Housing Choice Vouchers and 184 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 70 percent of households served by Madisonville Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 89 percent of Madisonville Housing Authority households.

How many Madisonville Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 120 households and make up 35 percent of households served by Madisonville Housing Authority.

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

There are 281 female-headed renter households living in Madisonville Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 82% of those served by the Madisonville Housing Authority.

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

Black	144
White	192
Hispanic	7

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

There are 92 households headed by seniors served by the Madisonville Housing Authority. Senior households are 27% of households in Madisonville Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 54 persons with disabilities living in Madisonville Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 16% of households served by the Madisonville Housing Authority.

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

The Madisonville Housing Authority 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 Madisonville Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Madisonville Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 17, 2025 and closed on May 17, 2025.