Voucher Programs
Voucher Programs
Specialized Rental Assistance Programs
Find resources and programs that can help you with your rent. While Kentucky Housing Corporation’s main Housing Choice Voucher (HCV/Section 8) waiting list is closed, we offer many other specialized programs for Kentuckians with specific needs.
This page is for referral-based and project-based programs.
Referral-Based
You must be referred by a partner agency (like the VA or the BoS CoC).
Project-Based
You must apply directly to the property (like Scholar House or Recovery Kentucky).
Available Programs
Explore the categories below to see if you qualify for assistance.
FSS
A voluntary program for people who are receiving housing assistance through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program administered by KHC. With the FSS Program, KHC opens - and contributes to - a savings account in the participant's name.
FUP
Families for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor OR Youth who have attained at least 18 years and no more than 24 years of age who have left foster care or will leave foster care within 90 days.
Mainstream
Persons with disability may receive assistance with a referral from the Balance of State Continuum of Care partners.
Veteran Programs
Homeless Veterans programs, receive referrals through Veterans Affair Medical Centers.
Stability Vouchers
Assist individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness; at risk of experiencing homelessness; fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; or were recently homeless and for whom providing rental assistance will prevent the family’s homelessness or having high risk of housing instability.
Scholar House
Scholar House is an innovative housing model that allows parents to obtain housing, childcare, and supportive services while they earn a college degree.
Recovery Kentucky
The Recovery Kentucky centers help people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives so they can eventually reside in permanent housing.
HOPWA
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) provides housing assistance and support services to low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families. Services include rental assistance, short-term rent/mortgage/utility assistance, and case management, all aimed at helping eligible households find stable housing and community support.