How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 41097?

For ZIP 41097 in Grant County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 41097?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 41097, by bedroom size: studio $770, 1-bedroom $850, 2-bedroom $1,090, 3-bedroom $1,310, 4-bedroom $1,580. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 41097?

Vouchers for Grant County are administered by Housing Authority of Dry Ridge, Housing Authority of Williamstown. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 41097 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 41097

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 41097 in Grant 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

$770

1 BR

$850

2 BR

$1,090

3 BR

$1,310

4 BR

$1,580

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 41097 at $1,090 is $65 lower than the Grant County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,155. 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 41097?

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 Grant County

Housing Authority of Dry Ridge
Dry Ridge · PHA code KY158
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Housing Authority of Williamstown
Williamstown · PHA code KY069
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 41097 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 41097?: For ZIP 41097 in Grant County, KY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 41097?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 41097, by bedroom size: studio $770, 1-bedroom $850, 2-bedroom $1,090, 3-bedroom $1,310, 4-bedroom $1,580. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 41097?: Vouchers for Grant County are administered by Housing Authority of Dry Ridge, Housing Authority of Williamstown. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 41097 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Grant County overview All of Kentucky

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 41097 maps to Grant County, KY · FIPS 21081. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.