How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 40047?

For ZIP 40047 in Bullitt County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,120 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,010 to $1,230 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40047?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40047, by bedroom size: studio $850, 1-bedroom $920, 2-bedroom $1,120, 3-bedroom $1,430, 4-bedroom $1,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 40047

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40047 in Bullitt 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

$850

1 BR

$920

2 BR

$1,120

3 BR

$1,430

4 BR

$1,660

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%)

$1,010

FMR (100%)

$1,120

High (110%)

$1,230

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 40047 at $1,120 is $152 lower than the Bullitt 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 40047?

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 40047?: For ZIP 40047 in Bullitt County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,120 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,010 to $1,230 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40047?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40047, by bedroom size: studio $850, 1-bedroom $920, 2-bedroom $1,120, 3-bedroom $1,430, 4-bedroom $1,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Bullitt County overview All of Kentucky

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 40047 maps to Bullitt County, KY · FIPS 21029. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.