Housing Authority of Berea, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Housing Authority of Berea administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, KY, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD High Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · HA vs nearby KY agencies
- Louisville Metro HA
Louisville Metro Housing Authority
12,582 units
- Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency
Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency
6,221 units
- HA Lexington 3,483
Housing Authority of Lexington
3,483 units
- Cumberland Valley Regional HA 1,578
Cumberland Valley Regional Housing Authority
1,578 units
- HA Covington 1,203
Housing Authority of Covington
1,203 units
The verdict
Housing Authority of Berea in KY currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 60 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
Housing Authority of Berea, based in KY, administers the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program with 0 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). Waitlist status changes without much notice, so confirm directly with the agency before applying.
- HUD size bracket: High Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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High Performer bracket
Total authorized units
60
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among KY PHAs
2-BR standard range · KY
$867–$1,330 /mo
Median $867/mo · 2-BR
Housing Authority of Berea: What the HUD Directory Shows
Housing Authority of Berea appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in KY. HUD currently records 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units for this agency, though it still carries 60 total authorized units under other HUD programs. Under HUD's PHAS scoring, this agency carries a "High Performer" designation, a bracket that affects how often it reports and how closely HUD oversees it.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. Every PHA in the directory runs its own waitlist, publishes its own admissions plan, and sets its own local preferences within the federal Section 8 rulebook, so this authorized-unit figure is a ceiling, not a promise of current availability.
its main line is 8599864436. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state. Across KY's 100 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $867-$1,330/month (median $867); Housing Authority of Berea sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 8599864436
- Fax
- 8599864436
- berhousing@windstream.net
- Executive Director
- melinda@bereahousingauthority.com · 8599864436
How to apply at Housing Authority of Berea
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Housing Authority of Berea Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across KY's 100 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $867–$1,330/month (median $867). Housing Authority of Berea sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in KY
A closed waitlist here doesn't rule out the region, applying to several nearby PHAs at once is the standard workaround. Agencies close by:
- Louisville Metro Housing Authority · 12,582 units
- Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency · 6,221 units
- Housing Authority of Lexington · 3,483 units
- Cumberland Valley Regional Housing Authority · 1,578 units
- Housing Authority of Covington · 1,203 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Housing Authority of Berea. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.