FY2027 Small Area FMR · Moorefield, KY
ZIP 40350 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 40350 (Moorefield, KY) is $920 a month, up 4.5% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Nicholas 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.
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Where 40350 sits in the Nicholas County, KY area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 40350 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Nicholas 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 $920 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $660 | $594 – $726 | $650 | $630 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $693 – $847 | $819 | $710 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $909 | $880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,259 | $1,190 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,270 | $1,320 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $920 needs about $36,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $76,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $61,200. ZIP code 40350 lies mainly in Nicholas County. See the Nicholas 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 40350?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 40350 are $660 (studio), $770 (1 BR), $920 (2 BR), $1,210 (3 BR) and $1,270 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 40350?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 40350 that range is $828 to $1,012 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 40350?
The FY2026 income limits of the Nicholas County, KY area apply: median family income $76,500, low-income (80%) limit $61,200 for a family of four.