The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, KY

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $776 to a high of $948, with an average of $862.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $869, a maximum of $1,062, and an average of $965.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,017, peaking at a maximum of $1,243, and averaging at $1,130.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,312, a maximum of $1,604, and an average of $1,458.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,430 to a maximum of $1,748, with an average of $1,589.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, KY Low Rent (90%) $776 $869 $1,017 $1,312 $1,430
Average Rent $862 $965 $1,130 $1,458 $1,589
High Rent(110%) $948 $1,062 $1,243 $1,604 $1,748
2023 Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, KY Low Rent (90%) $622 $668 $847 $1,083 $1,253
Average Rent $691 $742 $941 $1,203 $1,392
High Rent (110%) $760 $816 $1,035 $1,323 $1,531
2022 Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, KY Low Rent (90%) $577 $605 $796 $1,010 $1,167
Average Rent $641 $672 $884 $1,122 $1,297
High Rent(110%) $705 $739 $972 $1,234 $1,427
2021 Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, KY Low Rent (90%) $551 $592 $780 $1,022 $1,203
Average Rent $612 $658 $867 $1,135 $1,337
High Rent (110%) $673 $724 $954 $1,249 $1,471
2020 Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, KY Low Rent (90%) $532 $572 $753 $1,022 $1,200
Average Rent $591 $636 $837 $1,135 $1,333
High Rent(110%) $650 $700 $921 $1,249 $1,466
2019 Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, KY Low Rent (90%) $521 $556 $735 $1,036 $1,242
Average Rent $579 $618 $817 $1,151 $1,380
High Rent (110%) $637 $680 $899 $1,266 $1,518
2018 Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, KY Low Rent (90%) $508 $541 $720 $1,016 $1,229
Average Rent $564 $601 $800 $1,129 $1,366
High Rent(110%) $620 $661 $880 $1,242 $1,503
2017 Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, KY Low Rent (90%) $463 $496 $660 $937 $1,105
Average Rent $514 $551 $733 $1,041 $1,228
High Rent (110%) $565 $606 $806 $1,145 $1,351


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