FY2027 Small Area FMR · Taylorsville, KY
ZIP 40071 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 40071 (Taylorsville, KY) is $1,110 a month, down 0.9% from FY2026. That is 13% below the Louisville, KY-IN area-wide FMR of $1,276.
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 40071 sits in the Louisville, KY-IN area
Of the 130 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 40071 has the 95th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Louisville, KY-IN is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $999 and $1,221 for two bedrooms.
ZIP code 40071 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Nelson County, KY (same figures) and Shelby County, KY (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $765 – $935 | $976 | $850 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $1,058 | $920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $1,276 | $1,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,629 | $1,430 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,874 | $1,660 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,110 needs about $44,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $99,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $79,200. ZIP code 40071 lies mainly in Spencer County, Bullitt County and Shelby County. See the Louisville, KY-IN metro 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 40071?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 40071 are $850 (studio), $920 (1 BR), $1,110 (2 BR), $1,420 (3 BR) and $1,630 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 40071?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 40071 that range is $999 to $1,221 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 40071?
The FY2026 income limits of the Louisville, KY-IN area apply: median family income $99,000, low-income (80%) limit $79,200 for a family of four.