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Affordable Housing Online is monitoring the federal government's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. As of March 13, 2020, Public Housing Agencies across the nation are closing their doors to the public. Most offices are still running and will communicate by phone, email, or mail. Some offices have drop boxes installed outside, so documents can still be hand-delivered. Visit the housing authority's website for the latest on its current operations, if one is available. If there is no information online, contact the housing authority directly. Due to a high volume of calls and modified office hours in most areas, expect a long wait time (days or weeks) for a response. To find your local PHA's contact info, browse by state here.

An extensive list of coronavirus resources for low-income households can be found here.

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Section 8 Waiting Lists in Kentucky

As of April 4th 2020, there are 19 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in Kentucky.

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Until Further Notice

There are 19 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting Lists in Kentucky that are either always open or that have not announced a closing date.

Waiting List Last Updated On
Jefferson County, Kentucky June 12th, 2019
Frankfort, Kentucky September 7th, 2017
Housing Authority of Somerset July 14th, 2017
Housing Authority of Owensboro June 27th, 2018
Housing Authority of Henderson July 14th, 2017
Campbellsville Housing and Redevelopment Authority July 14th, 2017
Housing Authority of Springfield July 14th, 2017
Housing Authority of Bardstown July 14th, 2017
Housing Authority of Pikeville July 14th, 2017
Boone County Assisted Housing Department July 14th, 2017
Housing Authority of Floyd County July 5th, 2018
Lebanon, Kentucky February 21st, 2019
Kenton County, Kentucky April 1st, 2019
Housing Authority of Cynthiana July 3rd, 2018
Newport, Bellevue, and Fort Thomas, Kentucky June 28th, 2018
Boyd County, Kentucky Limited December 5th, 2018
City of Bowling Green Housing Division June 28th, 2018
Lawrence County, KY Section 8 HCV Waiting List July 8th, 2019
McCracken County, Kentucky January 16th, 2020

There are 122 housing authorities in Kentucky which offer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. For more on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program visit the Housing Choice Voucher section of our Low Income Housing Renter's Guide.

Closed Section 8 Waiting Lists

The following waiting lists have been confirmed to be closed in the last two years.

Waiting List Closed Date
Multi-County, Kentucky Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on August 23rd, 2019
Hopkinsville, KY Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on December 31st, 2018
Fayette County, Kentucky Closed on March 30th, 2018
Boyd County, Kentucky General Closed on January 8th, 2018