FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lucas, KY
ZIP 42156 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 42156 (Lucas, KY) is $980 a month, up 5.4% from FY2026. That is 7% above the Barren County, KY area-wide FMR of $916.
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 42156 sits in the Barren County, KY area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 42156 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Barren 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 $916 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $980 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $675 – $825 | $696 | $710 |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $675 – $825 | $700 | $710 |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $916 | $930 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,171 | $1,180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,331 | $1,390 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $980 needs about $39,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $68,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $57,500. ZIP code 42156 lies mainly in Barren County. See the Barren 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 42156?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 42156 are $750 (studio), $750 (1 BR), $980 (2 BR), $1,250 (3 BR) and $1,440 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 42156?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 42156 that range is $882 to $1,078 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 42156?
The FY2026 income limits of the Barren County, KY area apply: median family income $68,000, low-income (80%) limit $57,500 for a family of four.