How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 40231?

For ZIP 40231 in Jefferson County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,290 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,160 to $1,420 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40231?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40231, by bedroom size: studio $980, 1-bedroom $1,060, 2-bedroom $1,290, 3-bedroom $1,650, 4-bedroom $1,920. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 40231?

Vouchers for Jefferson County are administered by Louisville Metro Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40231 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 40231

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40231 in Jefferson 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

$980

1 BR

$1,060

2 BR

$1,290

3 BR

$1,650

4 BR

$1,920

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%)

$1,160

FMR (100%)

$1,290

High (110%)

$1,420

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 40231 at $1,290 is $18 higher than the Jefferson 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 40231?

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 Jefferson County

Louisville Metro Housing Authority
Louisville · PHA code KY001
12,582 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40231 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 40231?: For ZIP 40231 in Jefferson County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,290 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,160 to $1,420 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40231?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40231, by bedroom size: studio $980, 1-bedroom $1,060, 2-bedroom $1,290, 3-bedroom $1,650, 4-bedroom $1,920. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 40231?: Vouchers for Jefferson County are administered by Louisville Metro Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40231 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Jefferson County overview All of Kentucky

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 40231 maps to Jefferson County, KY · FIPS 21111. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.