Section 8 in Russell County, KY
520 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Russell County, 75% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Russell 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) | $619 | $557 to $681 |
| 1-bedroom | $660 | $594 to $726 |
| 2-bedroom | $866 | $779 to $953 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,038 | $934 to $1,142 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,147 | $1,032 to $1,262 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Russell County covers up to $866 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $779 to $953.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Russell 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.
Housing authorities serving Russell 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.
Lake Cumberland Housing Agency Inc
Jamestown · PHA code KY163
520 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Russell County
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Other Kentucky counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 18,021 · FIPS 21207.