Louisville Metro Housing Authority
320 S 5th St, Louisville, KY, 40202 · ~15,658 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Louisville, 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
Louisville Metro Housing Authority served 14,260 households across 15,869 units (90% 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 $20,345, and pays an average of $425 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 14,260 of 15,869 units
- Avg. household income
- $20,345
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $425
- Avg. household size
- 2.2 people
- Households with children
- 44%
- Head of household 62+
- 23%
- Head of household with a disability
- 42%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 12 months
Unit mix: 29% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 36% 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 28 developments with an average score of 83 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppard PCC | Louisville | 99 High Performer | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| Downtown Scholar House | Louisville | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Liberty Green IV | Louisville | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| Fegenbush-Whipps Mill | Louisville | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| PARK DUV ALL | Louisville | 93 High Performer | UPCS | Oct 2017 |
| Village Manor Apartments | Louisville | 92 High Performer | UPCS | Mar 2023 |
| Liberty Green III | Louisville | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| Chauncey | Louisville | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| PARKWAY PL | Louisville | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| Sheppard Square HOPE VI Replacements | Louisville | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| Liberty Green Rental Phase II | Louisville | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| NSP Homes | Louisville | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| Liberty Green Rental Phase I | Louisville | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| HOPE VI SCATTERED SITES | Louisville | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| ST CATHERINE CT | Louisville | 85 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| The Friary | Louisville | 85 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| Clarksdale I Scattered 69 | Louisville | 84 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Sheppard Rental B | Louisville | 84 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| Wilart Arms Apartments | Louisville | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Sheppard Rental ACD | Louisville | 82 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| AVENUE PLAZA | Louisville | 82 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| LOURDES HALL | Louisville | 81 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| St. Francis | Louisville | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| Park DuValle Phase II | Louisville | 80 Standard | UPCS | Sep 2018 |
| Sheppard Rental EF | Louisville | 76 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| Stephen Foster Senior Living Plus | Louisville | 75 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2026 |
| PARK DUVAL Phase IV | Louisville | 52 Troubled | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| DOSKER MANOR | Louisville | 14 Troubled | NSPIRE | Sep 2023 |
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 Louisville Metro Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.