Section 8 · KY
Section 8 rent — Jefferson County, KY (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | $966 | $869 – $1,063 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,047 | $942 – $1,152 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,272 | $1,145 – $1,399 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,625 | $1,463 – $1,788 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,891 | $1,702 – $2,080 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 40018, 40025, 40027, 40041, 40118, 40201, 40202, 40203, 40204, 40205, 40206, 40207, 40208, 40209, 40210, 40211, 40212, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40216, 40217, 40218, 40219, 40220, 40221, 40222, 40223, 40228, 40231, 40232, 40233, 40241, 40242, 40243, 40245, 40250, 40251, 40252, 40253, 40255, 40256, 40257, 40258, 40259, 40261, 40268, 40269, 40270, 40272, 40280, 40285, 40291, 40299.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,272/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,145 – $1,399
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County, KY?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County is $1,272. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,145 to $1,399 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Jefferson 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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