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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $554 to a high of $678, with an average of $616.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $582, a maximum of $712, and an average of $647.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $765, peaking at a maximum of $935, and averaging at $850.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,036, a maximum of $1,266, and an average of $1,151.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,040 to a maximum of $1,272, with an average of $1,156.

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 Jackson 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 Jackson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $554 $582 $765 $1,036 $1,040
Average Rent $616 $647 $850 $1,151 $1,156
High Rent(110%) $678 $712 $935 $1,266 $1,272
2023 Jackson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $484 $529 $668 $896 $899
Average Rent $538 $588 $742 $995 $999
High Rent (110%) $592 $647 $816 $1,095 $1,099
2022 Jackson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $434 $482 $607 $820 $823
Average Rent $482 $536 $674 $911 $914
High Rent(110%) $530 $590 $741 $1,002 $1,005
2021 Jackson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $428 $464 $597 $847 $896
Average Rent $475 $515 $663 $941 $995
High Rent (110%) $523 $567 $729 $1,035 $1,095
2020 Jackson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $403 $446 $568 $819 $885
Average Rent $448 $495 $631 $910 $983
High Rent(110%) $493 $545 $694 $1,001 $1,081
2019 Jackson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $440 $556 $789 $792
Average Rent $443 $489 $618 $877 $880
High Rent (110%) $487 $538 $680 $965 $968
2018 Jackson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $444 $558 $754 $760
Average Rent $443 $493 $620 $838 $844
High Rent(110%) $487 $542 $682 $922 $928
2017 Jackson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $401 $445 $558 $698 $770
Average Rent $446 $494 $620 $776 $855
High Rent (110%) $491 $543 $682 $854 $941


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