Section 8 · KY
Section 8 rent — Barren County, KY (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Barren County, KY, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Barren County, KY, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $657 | $591 – $723 |
| 1 Bedroom | $662 | $596 – $728 |
| 2 Bedroom | $868 | $781 – $955 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,102 | $992 – $1,212 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 |
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $868/mo
- Payment standard
- $781 – $955
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Barren County, KY?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Barren County is $868. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $781 to $955 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Barren County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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