How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 40008?

For ZIP 40008 in Nelson County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,080 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $970 to $1,190 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40008?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40008, by bedroom size: studio $820, 1-bedroom $880, 2-bedroom $1,080, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,790. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 40008?

Vouchers for Nelson County are administered by Housing Authority of Bardstown. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40008 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 40008

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40008 in Nelson County, Kentucky: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Kentucky.

Studio

$820

1 BR

$880

2 BR

$1,080

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR

$1,790

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$970

FMR (100%)

$1,080

High (110%)

$1,190

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 40008 at $1,080 is $64 higher than the Nelson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,016. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 40008?

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 Nelson County

Housing Authority of Bardstown
Bardstown · PHA code KY071
173 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40008 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 40008?: For ZIP 40008 in Nelson County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,080 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $970 to $1,190 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40008?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40008, by bedroom size: studio $820, 1-bedroom $880, 2-bedroom $1,080, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,790. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 40008?: Vouchers for Nelson County are administered by Housing Authority of Bardstown. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40008 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Nelson County overview All of Kentucky

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 40008 maps to Nelson County, KY · FIPS 21179. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.