FY2027 Small Area FMR · Paducah, KY
ZIP 42002 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 42002 (Paducah, KY) is $1,130 a month, up 6.6% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the McCracken County, KY area-wide FMR of $1,131.
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 42002 sits in the McCracken County, KY area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 42002 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. McCracken 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 $1,131 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,130 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $711 – $869 | $788 | $730 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $924 | $850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,131 | $1,060 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,348 | $1,270 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,449 – $1,771 | $1,616 | $1,780 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,130 needs about $45,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $102,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $79,350. ZIP code 42002 lies mainly in McCracken County. See the McCracken 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 42002?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 42002 are $790 (studio), $920 (1 BR), $1,130 (2 BR), $1,350 (3 BR) and $1,610 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 42002?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 42002 that range is $1,017 to $1,243 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 42002?
The FY2026 income limits of the McCracken County, KY area apply: median family income $102,400, low-income (80%) limit $79,350 for a family of four.