Fair Market Rents: Kenton County, KY (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kenton County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | KY median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $958/mo | $662 (+45%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,051/mo | $759 (+38%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,353/mo | $904 (+50%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,785/mo | $1,204 (+48%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,976/mo | $1,341 (+47%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in KY. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Kenton County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Kenton County
We track 48 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Covington | 40 | 1,850 |
| Erlanger | 4 | 216 |
| Independence | 7 | 304 |