Section 8 in Mason County, KY
111 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Mason County, 65% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Mason County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $629 | $566 to $692 |
| 1-bedroom | $764 | $688 to $840 |
| 2-bedroom | $913 | $822 to $1,004 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,111 | $1,000 to $1,222 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,274 | $1,147 to $1,401 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Mason County covers up to $913 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $822 to $1,004.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Mason County?
Source-of-income protection status for Kentucky is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Mason County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Housing Authority of Maysville
Maysville · PHA code KY017
111 Section 8 units
Section 8 rent by ZIP in Mason County
Mason County is in a Small Area FMR metro, so HUD publishes a separate rent limit for each ZIP (FY2026). The 2-bedroom figure is shown; each ZIP page has the full bedroom table.
Find Section 8 apartments in Mason County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Kentucky counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 17,068 · FIPS 21161.