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Section 8 rent in Shelby County, KY

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 17 ZIP codes.

$1,335Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,469Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
17ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$780$1,020$1,420$1,122
1 Bedroom$900$1,124$1,550$1,237
2 Bedrooms$1,020$1,335$1,890$1,469
3 Bedrooms$1,370$1,723$2,430$1,895
4 Bedrooms$1,520$1,978$2,820$2,176

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,670$32,040
Triplex3 × 2BR$4,005$48,060
Fourplex4 × 2BR$5,340$64,080
Fourplex4 × 3BR$6,892$82,704

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Kentucky multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 17 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
40023 $1,550 $1,890 $2,430 $2,820
40245 $1,510 $1,820 $2,350 $2,720
40014 $1,270 $1,540 $1,980 $2,300
40056 $1,260 $1,530 $1,970 $2,290
40067 $1,290 $1,520 $1,940 $2,230
40057 $1,110 $1,330 $1,700 $1,970
40068 $1,080 $1,300 $1,670 $1,930
40003 $1,130 $1,270 $1,600 $1,820
40022 $1,090 $1,250 $1,590 $1,830
40019 $970 $1,180 $1,540 $1,760
40046 $970 $1,180 $1,540 $1,760
40065 $1,040 $1,180 $1,540 $1,760
40071 $970 $1,180 $1,540 $1,760
40076 $970 $1,180 $1,540 $1,760
40601 $970 $1,180 $1,540 $1,760

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30-year fixed. Taxes and insurance estimated at 1.5% and 0.5% of price per year. Before vacancy, maintenance and management. For a full itemized analysis, run this market in RealG.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Shelby County, KY?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,335 per month, ranging from $1,020 to $1,890 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,469.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Shelby County, KY, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,020 to $1,890 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Kentucky?
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