Low Income (LIHTC)Waitlist Open

Lease/Purchase Program

2824 S 5th St, Louisville, KY, 40208

Information verified July 28, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

This property in Louisville, Kentucky contains 6 units designated for low-income households. The buildings have been in service since 1995 and are financed through the 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. The property operates under a lease/purchase program structure.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Louisville Metro Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened March 1, 2017

Apply: Online, Mail, In-person

Preferences include those displaced by domestic violence, government action, rent burden, substandard living, or homelessness; applicants must have a head of household at least 18 or legally emancipated and at least one household member with legal immigration status.

Last verified April 24, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Eligibility requires the head of household to be 18 or legally emancipated, at least one family member to have legal residency status, and the family must meet low-income and HUD background requirements.

Last verified February 27, 2026

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Updated July 28, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Fair Market Rent - Jefferson 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	$976
1 Bedroom	$1,077
2 Bedroom	$1,301
3 Bedroom	$1,701
4 Bedroom	$1,955

Income Limits - Jefferson County, KY

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

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,150
Very Low (50%): $26,950
Low (80%): $43,050

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $18,450
Very Low (50%): $30,800
Low (80%): $49,200

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $34,650
Low (80%): $55,350

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $38,450
Low (80%): $61,500

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $41,550
Low (80%): $66,450

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $44,650
Low (80%): $71,350

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $47,700
Low (80%): $76,300

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $50,800
Low (80%): $81,200

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,150	$26,950	$43,050
2 Persons	$18,450	$30,800	$49,200
3 Persons	$21,960	$34,650	$55,350
4 Persons	$26,500	$38,450	$61,500
5 Persons	$31,040	$41,550	$66,450
6 Persons	$35,580	$44,650	$71,350
7 Persons	$40,120	$47,700	$76,300
8 Persons	$44,660	$50,800	$81,200

Tax Credit Program Details

Year Placed in Service

1995

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

6 / 6

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Jefferson County, KY is: $976 (Studio), $1077 (1BR), $1301 (2BR), $1701 (3BR), $1955 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Lease/Purchase Program is typically 30% of household income or less.

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

For a 4-person household in Jefferson County, KY, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $38,450, Low Income (80% AMI): $61,500. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Lease/Purchase Program?+

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 Lease/Purchase Program?+

Lease/Purchase Program is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.

Who manages Lease/Purchase Program?+

Lease/Purchase Program is managed by . You can reach them at .

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