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

Louisville, KY 40218's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

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 the 40218 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $864 to a high of $1,056, with an average of $960.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $954, a maximum of $1,166, and an average of $1,060.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,152, peaking at a maximum of $1,408, and averaging at $1,280.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,503, a maximum of $1,837, and an average of $1,670.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,728 to a maximum of $2,112, with an average of $1,920.

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.

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

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Louisville, KY 40218 Low Rent (90%) $864 $954 $1,152 $1,503 $1,728
Average Rent $960 $1,060 $1,280 $1,670 $1,920
High Rent(110%) $1,056 $1,166 $1,408 $1,837 $2,112
2023 Louisville, KY 40218 Low Rent (90%) $693 $783 $945 $1,251 $1,440
Average Rent $770 $870 $1,050 $1,390 $1,600
High Rent (110%) $847 $957 $1,155 $1,529 $1,760
2022 Louisville, KY 40218 Low Rent (90%) $621 $720 $864 $1,152 $1,323
Average Rent $690 $800 $960 $1,280 $1,470
High Rent(110%) $759 $880 $1,056 $1,408 $1,617
2021 Louisville, KY 40218 Low Rent (90%) $585 $684 $828 $1,107 $1,269
Average Rent $650 $760 $920 $1,230 $1,410
High Rent (110%) $715 $836 $1,012 $1,353 $1,551
2020 Louisville, KY 40218 Low Rent (90%) $549 $639 $783 $1,053 $1,197
Average Rent $610 $710 $870 $1,170 $1,330
High Rent(110%) $671 $781 $957 $1,287 $1,463
2019 Louisville, KY 40218 Low Rent (90%) $531 $612 $756 $1,026 $1,161
Average Rent $590 $680 $840 $1,140 $1,290
High Rent (110%) $649 $748 $924 $1,254 $1,419


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