How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 40059?

For ZIP 40059 in Oldham County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,910 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,720 to $2,100 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40059?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40059, by bedroom size: studio $1,450, 1-bedroom $1,570, 2-bedroom $1,910, 3-bedroom $2,440, 4-bedroom $2,840. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 40059

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40059 in Oldham 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

$1,450

1 BR

$1,570

2 BR

$1,910

3 BR

$2,440

4 BR

$2,840

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%)

$1,720

FMR (100%)

$1,910

High (110%)

$2,100

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 40059 at $1,910 is $638 higher than the Oldham County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,272. 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 40059?

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 40059?: For ZIP 40059 in Oldham County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,910 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,720 to $2,100 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40059?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40059, by bedroom size: studio $1,450, 1-bedroom $1,570, 2-bedroom $1,910, 3-bedroom $2,440, 4-bedroom $2,840. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Oldham County overview All of Kentucky

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 40059 maps to Oldham County, KY · FIPS 21185. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.