HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Nelson County, KY?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Nelson County, Kentucky, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,016 a month. Rents run from $770 for a studio up to $1,704 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Nelson County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $770 |
| 1 Bedroom | $781 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,016 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,360 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,704 |
How does Nelson County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Kentucky.
Higher rent than 71% of counties in Kentucky · 36th of 120
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallatin County | $1,353 |
| 1 | Boone County | $1,353 |
| 1 | Campbell County | $1,353 |
| … 32 more … | ||
| 36 | Nelson County(you are here) | $1,016 |
| … 81 more … | ||
| 65 | Leslie County | $866 |
| 65 | Knott County | $866 |
| 65 | Letcher County | $866 |
More data for Nelson County, Kentucky
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
ZIP codes in Nelson County
The FMR figures above apply to all 9 ZIP codes in Nelson County. ZIPs marked SAFMR have ZIP-specific rent limits set by HUD.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Nelson County, KY for 2026?
In Nelson County, Kentucky, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,016 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $770 for a studio to $1,704 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Nelson County, KY?
A two-bedroom in Nelson County, Kentucky has a Fair Market Rent of $1,016 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Nelson County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Nelson County, KY?
Every ZIP code in Nelson County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Nelson County" list above. Where HUD designates Small Area FMRs, the ZIP-level rate differs from the county rate and is shown on the ZIP page. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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