Fort Estill Subdivision — Income-Restricted Housing in Winchester, KY 40392

Buffalo Trace, Winchester, KY 40392

Tax credit

19 units · 3 BR

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How to apply

  1. No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1999
Income limit
50% AMI
Bedrooms
32 3 bedrooms

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Rents and income limits in 40392

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,180/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$47,200/yr

Income limits (2026)

Lexington-Fayette, KY area · median family income $102,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$21,500$35,750$57,200
2$24,550$40,850$65,400
3$27,600$45,950$73,550
4$33,000$51,050$81,700
5$38,680$55,150$88,250
6$44,360$59,250$94,800
7$50,040$63,350$101,350
8$55,720$67,400$107,850

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.

Size40392Wider area
Studio$820$986
1 bedroom$1,000$1,205
2 bedrooms$1,180$1,416
3 bedrooms$1,620$1,948
4 bedrooms$1,760$2,108

Wider area = Lexington-Fayette, KY. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,150 (40357) to $1,760 (40509).

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). 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 40392's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Fort Estill Subdivision?

No phone is listed for Fort Estill Subdivision. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Fort Estill Subdivision Section 8 housing?

Fort Estill Subdivision is listed as income-restricted housing in Winchester, KY 40392 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Fort Estill Subdivision?

Public records list 19 units at Fort Estill Subdivision in Winchester, KY 40392. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Fort Estill Subdivision?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 40392 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 Fort Estill Subdivision?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Fort Estill Subdivision in Winchester, KY 40392. 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 Winchester, KY 40392?

Most income-restricted buildings in Winchester, KY 40392 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 $35,750, and $51,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($57,200 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 Winchester, KY 40392?

For many programs in Winchester, KY 40392, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,750 a year for 1 person and $51,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $57,200 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 Winchester, KY 40392?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Winchester, KY 40392, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Winchester, KY 40392 is $1,180 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 Fort Estill Subdivision take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Fort Estill Subdivision has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Winchester, KY 40392 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Fort Estill Subdivision.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.