FY2027 Small Area FMR · Louisville, KY
ZIP 40205 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 40205 (Louisville, KY) is $1,340 a month, unchanged from FY2026. That is 5% above 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 40205 sits in the Louisville, KY-IN area
Of the 130 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 40205 has the 32nd 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 $1,206 and $1,474 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $927 – $1,133 | $976 | $1,020 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $1,058 | $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,276 | $1,340 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,539 – $1,881 | $1,629 | $1,710 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,773 – $2,167 | $1,874 | $1,990 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,340 needs about $53,600 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 40205 lies mainly in Jefferson 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 40205?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 40205 are $1,030 (studio), $1,110 (1 BR), $1,340 (2 BR), $1,710 (3 BR) and $1,970 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 40205?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 40205 that range is $1,206 to $1,474 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 40205?
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.