Fair Market Rents: Nelson County, KY (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Nelson 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) | $770/mo | $662 (+16%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $781/mo | $759 (+3%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,016/mo | $904 (+12%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,360/mo | $1,204 (+13%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,704/mo | $1,341 (+27%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in KY. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Nelson 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 Nelson County
We track 11 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Bardstown | 8 | 357 |
| New Haven | 3 | 68 |