Housing Authority of Henderson, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Housing Authority of Henderson administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, KY, with 755 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
- Appalachian Foothills Housing Agency Inc
Appalachian Foothills Housing Agency Inc
795 units
- City of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program
City of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program
774 units
- Campbell County Department of Housing
Campbell County Department of Housing
773 units
- This PHA
Housing Authority of Henderson (this PHA)
755 units
- City of Bowling Green Housing Division
City of Bowling Green Housing Division
750 units
- Ashland Planning and CDA
Ashland Planning and CDA
643 units
The verdict
Housing Authority of Henderson administers 755 authorized Housing Choice Vouchers - a mid-to-large Section 8 agency nationally, larger than 91% of KY agencies.
- 755
- authorized Section 8 vouchers
- 82nd
- percentile by size, nationally
- 91st
- percentile in KY
As a HUD-certified Public Housing Authority in KY, Housing Authority of Henderson runs Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with 755 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). Reach the agency directly for current waitlist status and application steps.
- 91st percentile by unit count in KY
- HUD size bracket: High Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
755
High Performer bracket
Total authorized units
435
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
91 th
Among KY PHAs
2-BR standard range · KY
$867–$1,330 /mo
Median $867/mo · 2-BR
The nationwide HUD median sits at 62%; agencies running a higher HCV share than that tend to lean toward tenant-based vouchers rather than project-based public housing stock.
Where Housing Authority of Henderson sits among U.S. PHAs
By authorized Housing Choice Vouchers, across every PHA that runs them. Most are small; a handful of big-city authorities run the long right tail.
755 Top 32% higher than 68% of 2,129 voucher-running PHAs
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Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory · FY2025
What HUD's PIH Record for Housing Authority of Henderson Tells You
HUD's PHAS system places it in the "High Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity. Housing Authority of Henderson is one of 3,780 agencies HUD tracks in its PIH Open Data directory for the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher program operating in KY. This agency's HUD authorization runs to 755 Section 8 / HCV units, out of 435 total authorized units when every HUD program is counted.
Ranked by Section 8 unit count within KY, it sits at the 91st percentile there, ahead of 91% of KY PHAs by that measure. HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Combined" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. HUD sets the ceiling; each PHA still runs its own waitlist, admissions plan, and local preferences under the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the number above caps capacity without guaranteeing an open list today.
its main line is 2708271294. 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 Henderson 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
- 2708271294
- Fax
- 2708271482
- housing@hahenderson.org
- Executive Director
- bobbiew@hahenderson.org · 2706310733
How to apply at Housing Authority of Henderson
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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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
Waitlists open and close on their own schedules, so spreading applications across nearby PHAs improves your odds. Nearby agencies:
- City of Bowling Green Housing Division · 750 units
- Campbell County Department of Housing · 773 units
- City of Richmond Section 8 Housing Program · 774 units
- Appalachian Foothills Housing Agency Inc · 795 units
- Ashland Planning and CDA · 643 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 Henderson. 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.