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Willow Place I — Income-Restricted Housing in Louisville, KY 40223

616 Bellwood Rd., Louisville, KY 40223

HUD 811 (disability)

6 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities

Leasing office: (502) 254-4200Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (502) 254-4200 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2002
Bedrooms
6 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 98/100 (Apr 2025) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 40223

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,660/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$66,400/yr
Renters in 40223 paying 30% or more of income on rent
39%

Income limits (2026)

Louisville, KY-IN area · median family income $99,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$20,800$34,650$55,450
2$23,800$39,600$63,400
3$27,320$44,550$71,300
4$33,000$49,500$79,200
5$38,680$53,500$85,550
6$44,360$57,450$91,900
7$50,040$61,400$98,250
8$55,720$65,350$104,550

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size40223Wider area
Studio$1,270$976
1 bedroom$1,380$1,058
2 bedrooms$1,660$1,276
3 bedrooms$2,120$1,629
4 bedrooms$2,440$1,874

Wider area = Louisville, KY-IN. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,160 (40041) to $1,910 (40059).

Census figures for 40223 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,482. Median household income $96,607. 28% of homes are rented. 39% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 18% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 40223's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 40223

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Willow Place I?

Call (502) 254-4200 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Willow Place I in Louisville, KY 40223. These records do not show openings.

Is Willow Place I Section 8 housing?

Willow Place I is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Willow Place I?

Public records list 6 units at Willow Place I in Louisville, KY 40223. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Willow Place I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 40223 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Willow Place I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Willow Place I in Louisville, KY 40223. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Louisville, KY 40223?

Most income-restricted buildings in Louisville, KY 40223 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $34,650, and $49,500 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($55,450 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Louisville, KY 40223?

For many programs in Louisville, KY 40223, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,650 a year for 1 person and $49,500 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $55,450 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Louisville, KY 40223?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Louisville, KY 40223, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Louisville, KY 40223 is $1,660 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Willow Place I take Section 8 vouchers?

Willow Place I is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.