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Housing Authority of Middlesborough

Middlesboro, KY, 40965 · ~463 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Middlesboro, KY (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of Middlesborough served 450 households across 463 units (97% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $19,915, and pays an average of $352 per month toward rent.

Households served
450 of 463 units
Avg. household income
$19,915
Avg. rent paid by household
$352
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
39%
Head of household 62+
32%
Head of household with a disability
42%
Avg. wait to move in
4 months

Unit mix: 25% 1-bedroom, 42% 2-bedroom, 34% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 3 developments with an average score of 87 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
WEST END HOMESMiddlesboro88 StandardUPCSApr 2022
YOAKUM AND JUNCTIONMiddlesboro87 StandardUPCSApr 2022
SCHULTZ HEIGHTS & RENNIE GAYLEMiddlesboro86 StandardUPCSApr 2022

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of Middlesborough directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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