FY2027 Small Area FMR · Perryville, KY
ZIP 40468 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 40468 (Perryville, KY) is $1,110 a month, up 5.7% from FY2026. That is 20% above the Boyle County, KY area-wide FMR of $925.
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 40468 sits in the Boyle County, KY area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 40468 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Boyle 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 $925 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,110 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 40468 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Mercer County, KY (same figures) and Washington 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 | $860 | $774 – $946 | $720 | $790 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $783 – $957 | $725 | $800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $925 | $1,050 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,183 | $1,380 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,216 | $1,550 |
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 $80,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $64,550. ZIP code 40468 lies mainly in Boyle County, Washington County and Mercer County. See the Boyle 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 40468?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 40468 are $860 (studio), $870 (1 BR), $1,110 (2 BR), $1,420 (3 BR) and $1,460 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 40468?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 40468 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 40468?
The FY2026 income limits of the Boyle County, KY area apply: median family income $80,700, low-income (80%) limit $64,550 for a family of four.