How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 40065?

For ZIP 40065 in Shelby County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,150 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,035 to $1,265 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40065?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40065, by bedroom size: studio $960, 1-bedroom $1,030, 2-bedroom $1,150, 3-bedroom $1,430, 4-bedroom $1,710. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 40065?

Vouchers for Shelby County are administered by Housing Authority of Shelbyville. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40065 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 40065

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40065 in Shelby 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

$960

1 BR

$1,030

2 BR

$1,150

3 BR

$1,430

4 BR

$1,710

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%)

$1,035

FMR (100%)

$1,150

High (110%)

$1,265

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 40065 at $1,150 is $7 higher than the Shelby County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,143. 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 40065?

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 Shelby County

Housing Authority of Shelbyville
Shelbyville · PHA code KY089
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40065 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 40065?: For ZIP 40065 in Shelby County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,150 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,035 to $1,265 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40065?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40065, by bedroom size: studio $960, 1-bedroom $1,030, 2-bedroom $1,150, 3-bedroom $1,430, 4-bedroom $1,710. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 40065?: Vouchers for Shelby County are administered by Housing Authority of Shelbyville. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40065 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Shelby County overview All of Kentucky

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 40065 maps to Shelby County, KY · FIPS 21211. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.