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Buying a home in Henderson County, KY

1 county-wide program, 1 city with their own, plus 9 statewide and 62 nationwide.

Free · No credit pull · No SSN

Anywhere in Henderson

1 program for every Henderson address

It is for first-time homebuyers and ask for a homebuyer class.

Deferred

Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program

Silent second · New construction · Income limits

Single Family

See details Jul 2026

Only inside city limits

1 city with their own program

For a home inside that city, on top of the county-wide 1.

The Henderson market

Kinds of homes here

  • 67.3% single-family
  • 1.8% townhouse
  • 9.5% 2–4 units
  • 12.2% 5+ units
  • 9.2% mobile & other

About condos. None of the 2 county or city programs here list condos as eligible.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.

57.3%

of Henderson homes were built before 1980. Pre-1978 homes come with a federal lead-paint disclosure.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25034.

$79,700
HUD area median income, 4 people (FY2026)
$58,851
Median household income (ACS 2024 5-year)

See the published limits for Henderson County

Free help in Henderson

Free help from a HUD-approved housing counselor

Henderson’s program asks for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.

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1 city and place

All cities in Henderson County

has a program of its own

Henderson questions

Can I use a county program anywhere in Henderson?

The 1 county-wide program cover homes anywhere in the county. City programs, like Henderson’s, are only for homes inside that city’s limits. Each agency sets its own rules, so confirm on the program’s official site.

Can I combine a county program with a city program?

Sometimes. Combining ("stacking") programs is set by each administering agency, and some do not allow a second program on the same home. Each program’s page links to the agency that can say.

What is the area median income in Henderson County?

HUD publishes it once a year; the 2026 four-person figure is shown above. Programs set their limits as a share of it, adjusted for household size, and the published limits page lists each one.

Do Henderson programs accept condos?

None of the 2 county or city programs here list condos as eligible. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

Where can I take a homebuyer class in Henderson?

HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.

Programs: Hey Prescott catalog of 2,000+ programs, each verified with its agency (June–July 2026). Market: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024), tables B01003, B25077, B25003, B25024, B25034, B25035, B19013. Income: HUD FY2026 income limits. Counselors: HUD list of approved housing counseling agencies. Hey Prescott is not a lender.