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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Lexington-Fayette, KY (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $986 | $887 – $1,085 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,205 | $1,085 – $1,326 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,416 | $1,274 – $1,558 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,948 | $1,753 – $2,143 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,108 | $1,897 – $2,319 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,416 — 56% above the Kentucky median of $909 across all 101 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Lexington-Fayette, KY FMR area is a metro area covering: Bourbon County, Clark County, Fayette County, Jessamine County, Scott County, Woodford County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
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Comparable Kentucky markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $1,128 | $1,442 | $1,897 |
| Clarksville | $1,068 | $1,307 | $1,786 |
| Louisville | $1,058 | $1,276 | $1,629 |
| Livingston County | $937 | $1,220 | $1,454 |
| Bowling Green | $1,020 | $1,199 | $1,438 |
| Ballard County | $902 | $1,180 | $1,406 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Lexington-Fayette.