How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 40601?

For ZIP 40601 in Franklin County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,090 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $980 to $1,200 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40601?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40601, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $880, 2-bedroom $1,090, 3-bedroom $1,420, 4-bedroom $1,690. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 40601?

Vouchers for Franklin County are administered by Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency, Housing Authority of Frankfort. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40601 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 40601

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40601 in Franklin 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

$1,090

3 BR

$1,420

4 BR

$1,690

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%)

$980

FMR (100%)

$1,090

High (110%)

$1,200

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 40601 at $1,090 is $7 higher than the Franklin County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,083. 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 40601?

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 Franklin County

Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency
Frankfort · PHA code KY901
6,221 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of Frankfort
Frankfort · PHA code KY003
484 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40601 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 40601?: For ZIP 40601 in Franklin County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,090 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $980 to $1,200 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 40601?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 40601, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $880, 2-bedroom $1,090, 3-bedroom $1,420, 4-bedroom $1,690. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 40601?: Vouchers for Franklin County are administered by Kentucky Housing Corporation-State Agency, Housing Authority of Frankfort. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 40601 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Franklin County overview All of Kentucky

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 40601 maps to Franklin County, KY · FIPS 21073. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.