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

Franklin County, KY, 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 Franklin County, KY, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $658 to a high of $804, with an average of $731.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $748, a maximum of $914, and an average of $831.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $938, peaking at a maximum of $1,146, and averaging at $1,042.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,236, a maximum of $1,510, and an average of $1,373.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,518 to a maximum of $1,856, with an average of $1,687.

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 Franklin County, KY 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 Franklin County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $658 $748 $938 $1,236 $1,518
Average Rent $731 $831 $1,042 $1,373 $1,687
High Rent(110%) $804 $914 $1,146 $1,510 $1,856
2023 Franklin County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $574 $659 $818 $1,088 $1,355
Average Rent $638 $732 $909 $1,209 $1,505
High Rent (110%) $702 $805 $1,000 $1,330 $1,656
2022 Franklin County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $503 $594 $714 $959 $1,194
Average Rent $559 $660 $793 $1,066 $1,327
High Rent(110%) $615 $726 $872 $1,173 $1,460
2021 Franklin County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $477 $589 $705 $942 $1,170
Average Rent $530 $654 $783 $1,047 $1,300
High Rent (110%) $583 $719 $861 $1,152 $1,430
2020 Franklin County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $444 $567 $674 $892 $1,074
Average Rent $493 $630 $749 $991 $1,193
High Rent(110%) $542 $693 $824 $1,090 $1,312
2019 Franklin County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $488 $569 $681 $893 $1,022
Average Rent $542 $632 $757 $992 $1,136
High Rent (110%) $596 $695 $833 $1,091 $1,250
2018 Franklin County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $473 $547 $662 $890 $958
Average Rent $526 $608 $736 $989 $1,064
High Rent(110%) $579 $669 $810 $1,088 $1,170
2017 Franklin County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $497 $558 $691 $960 $1,003
Average Rent $552 $620 $768 $1,067 $1,114
High Rent (110%) $607 $682 $845 $1,174 $1,225


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