FY2027 Small Area FMR · Shelby Gap, KY
ZIP 41563 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 41563 (Shelby Gap, KY) is $920 a month, up 3.4% from FY2026. That is 16% below the Pike County, KY area-wide FMR of $1,095.
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 41563 sits in the Pike County, KY area
Of the 45 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 41563 has the 42nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Pike 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 $1,095 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 | $690 | $621 – $759 | $763 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $675 – $825 | $837 | $730 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $1,095 | $890 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $1,305 | $1,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,812 | $1,350 |
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 $66,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $57,500. ZIP code 41563 lies mainly in Pike County. See the Pike 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 41563?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 41563 are $690 (studio), $750 (1 BR), $920 (2 BR), $1,110 (3 BR) and $1,420 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 41563?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 41563 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 41563?
The FY2026 income limits of the Pike County, KY area apply: median family income $66,500, low-income (80%) limit $57,500 for a family of four.