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Housing Authority of Owensboro

2161 E 19th St, Owensboro, KY, 42303

Information verified April 18, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 22 hr ago

About This Property

The Housing Authority of Owensboro operates 517 units of public housing in Owensboro, Kentucky. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently open for applications. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible residents in Daviess County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

The Public Housing waiting list is open until further notice; however, the waiting list for Churchill Park public housing is currently closed. Preferences include: Displaced/Subsidized (5 points), Displaced/Unsubsidized (3 points), Elderly/Disabled/Family/Veteran (1 point), and Daviess County residents (1 point, except Churchill Park).

Last verified February 17, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Multiple

The waiting period for applicants on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) wait list exceeds 24 months. New HCV applications will not be accepted effective February 01, 2026, due to limited federal funding.

Last verified March 25, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated April 17, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

517

Fair Market Rent - Daviess County, KY

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$825
1 Bedroom	$830
2 Bedroom	$1,091
3 Bedroom	$1,440
4 Bedroom	$1,453

Income Limits - Daviess County, KY

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $13,550
Very Low (50%): $22,550
Low (80%): $36,050

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $25,800
Low (80%): $41,200

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $29,000
Low (80%): $46,350

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $32,200
Low (80%): $51,500

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $34,800
Low (80%): $55,650

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $37,400
Low (80%): $59,750

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $39,950
Very Low (50%): $39,950
Low (80%): $63,900

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $42,550
Very Low (50%): $42,550
Low (80%): $68,000

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$13,550	$22,550	$36,050
2 Persons	$17,420	$25,800	$41,200
3 Persons	$21,960	$29,000	$46,350
4 Persons	$26,500	$32,200	$51,500
5 Persons	$31,040	$34,800	$55,650
6 Persons	$35,580	$37,400	$59,750
7 Persons	$39,950	$39,950	$63,900
8 Persons	$42,550	$42,550	$68,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Owensboro, KY?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Daviess County, KY is: $825 (Studio), $830 (1BR), $1091 (2BR), $1440 (3BR), $1453 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Housing Authority of Owensboro is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Housing Authority of Owensboro have?+

Housing Authority of Owensboro has a total of 517 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of Owensboro?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Housing Authority of Owensboro?+

Housing Authority of Owensboro is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 2706835365, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Daviess County, KY?+

For a 4-person household in Daviess County, KY, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $32,200, Low Income (80% AMI): $51,500. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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