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Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency
Paris, Kentucky
Last Updated
9 hours ago
About Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency
The Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency (PHA Code: KY140) is located in Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky. This agency manages approximately 472 assisted housing units, primarily through Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). All waiting lists for housing assistance programs managed by this agency are currently closed.
Specific programs offered include the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and Public Housing, both of which have closed waitlists. Information regarding waitlist status for other programs such as Mainstream, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), and RAD is not currently available for applications. For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit for eligibility in this area is $51,200 per year, aligned with the Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA.
As all waiting lists are presently closed, the agency is not accepting new applications for any of its housing assistance programs. Interested applicants should periodically check for any updates regarding waitlist openings.
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Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Pre-applications are accepted at the program level, and applicants cannot deselect properties; declining two invitations will purge the application from the waitlist. Eligibility typically involves meeting income and household criteria.
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program's waiting list closed and stopped taking applications effective October 1, 2025. The program provides assistance for low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Eligibility is based on income, family size, and other factors, with preferences often given to local residents, veterans, the elderly, the disabled, or working families.
Mainstream programs currently do not have open waiting lists in Paris, KY.
Project-Based Voucher programs currently do not have open waiting lists in Paris, KY.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) programs currently do not have open waiting lists in Paris, KY.
Status History
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
Official Application
Contact Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency directly to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency
Check Current Status
Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency currently has 1 open waiting list (Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $51,200/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency directly at to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency manages approximately 472 assisted housing units (472 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Paris. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Paris. This program serves approximately 472 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Paris. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Paris maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency?
Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $51,200. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $21,500 | $35,850 | $57,350 |
| 2 Persons | $24,600 | $41,000 | $65,550 |
| 3 Persons | $27,650 | $46,100 | $73,750 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $51,200 | $81,900 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $55,300 | $88,500 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $59,400 | $95,050 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $63,500 | $101,600 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $67,600 | $108,150 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Paris-Bourbon County Community Development Agency — including across state lines.