FY2027 Small Area FMR · West Liberty, KY
ZIP 41472 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 41472 (West Liberty, KY) is $910 a month, up 4.6% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Elliott 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 41472 sits in the Elliott County, KY area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 41472 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Elliott 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 $910 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 41472 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Magoffin County, KY (same figures), Menifee County, KY (same figures), Morgan County, KY (same figures) and Rowan 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 | $650 | $585 – $715 | $650 | $620 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $666 – $814 | $725 | $710 |
| 2 bedrooms | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $909 | $870 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,259 | $1,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,270 | $1,330 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $910 needs about $36,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $55,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $57,500. ZIP code 41472 lies mainly in Morgan County and Elliott County. See the Elliott 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 41472?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 41472 are $650 (studio), $740 (1 BR), $910 (2 BR), $1,260 (3 BR) and $1,500 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 41472?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 41472 that range is $819 to $1,001 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 41472?
The FY2026 income limits of the Elliott County, KY area apply: median family income $55,800, low-income (80%) limit $57,500 for a family of four.