FY2027 Small Area FMR · Frenchburg, KY
ZIP 40322 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 40322 (Frenchburg, KY) is $930 a month, up 6.9% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Bath County, KY area-wide FMR of $909.
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 40322 sits in the Bath County, KY area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 40322 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Bath 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 $909 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $930 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 40322 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Menifee 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 | $660 | $594 – $726 | $650 | $620 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $666 – $814 | $695 | $690 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $909 | $870 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,124 | $1,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,320 | $1,290 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $930 needs about $37,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $72,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $58,300. ZIP code 40322 lies mainly in Menifee County. See the Bath 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 40322?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 40322 are $660 (studio), $740 (1 BR), $930 (2 BR), $1,190 (3 BR) and $1,300 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 40322?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 40322 that range is $837 to $1,023 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 40322?
The FY2026 income limits of the Bath County, KY area apply: median family income $72,900, low-income (80%) limit $58,300 for a family of four.