FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fairfield, KY
ZIP 40020 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 40020 (Fairfield, KY) is $1,050 a month, down 9.5% from FY2026. That is 3% above the Nelson County, KY area-wide FMR of $1,022.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 40020 sits in the Nelson County, KY area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 40020 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Nelson County, KY is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,022 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,050 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | $729 – $891 | $777 | $890 |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $747 – $913 | $781 | $920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $1,022 | $1,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 | $1,302 | $1,540 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,521 – $1,859 | $1,587 | $1,870 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,050 needs about $42,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $87,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $69,750. ZIP code 40020 lies mainly in Nelson County. See the Nelson County, KY county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 40020?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 40020 are $810 (studio), $830 (1 BR), $1,050 (2 BR), $1,390 (3 BR) and $1,690 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 40020?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 40020 that range is $945 to $1,155 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 40020?
The FY2026 income limits of the Nelson County, KY area apply: median family income $87,200, low-income (80%) limit $69,750 for a family of four.