Section 8 in Laurel County, KY
335 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Laurel County, 82% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Laurel County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $607 | $546 to $668 |
| 1-bedroom | $676 | $608 to $744 |
| 2-bedroom | $881 | $793 to $969 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,068 | $961 to $1,175 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,213 | $1,092 to $1,334 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Laurel County covers up to $881 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $793 to $969.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Laurel County?
Source-of-income protection status for Kentucky is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Laurel County in the Corbin metro
Laurel County is one of the counties inside the Corbin, KY core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Corbin metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Laurel County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Laurel County Section 8 Housing
London · PHA code KY169
335 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of London
London · PHA code KY065
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Find Section 8 apartments in Laurel County
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Other Kentucky counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 62,442 · FIPS 21125.