Section 8 in Washington County, KY
69 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Washington County, 87% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Washington 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) | $664 | $598 to $730 |
| 1-bedroom | $708 | $637 to $779 |
| 2-bedroom | $929 | $836 to $1,022 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,226 | $1,103 to $1,349 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,323 | $1,191 to $1,455 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Washington County covers up to $929 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $836 to $1,022.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Washington 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 Washington 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.
Housing Authority of Springfield
Springfield · PHA code KY056
69 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Washington County
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Other Kentucky counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 12,025 · FIPS 21229.