How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 40019?

For ZIP 40019 in Henry County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40019?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40019, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $880, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 40019?

Vouchers for Henry County are administered by Housing Authority of Eminence. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40019 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 40019

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40019 in Henry 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

$800

1 BR

$880

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,390

4 BR

$1,590

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%)

$965

FMR (100%)

$1,070

High (110%)

$1,175

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 40019 at $1,070 is $202 lower than the Henry County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,272. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 40019?

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 Henry County

Housing Authority of Eminence
Eminence · PHA code KY078
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40019 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 40019?: For ZIP 40019 in Henry County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40019?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40019, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $880, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 40019?: Vouchers for Henry County are administered by Housing Authority of Eminence. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40019 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Henry County overview All of Kentucky

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 40019 maps to Henry County, KY · FIPS 21103. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.