What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Butler County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Butler County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area is $866 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $660, 1-bedroom is $660, 3-bedroom is $1,204, and 4-bedroom is $1,232.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Butler County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $34,640 per year ($2,887 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $866 in Butler County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Butler County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$660

1BR

$660

2BR

$866

3BR

$1,204

4BR

$1,232

Hours/week at min wage

92 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#642

of 661 U.S. metros (top 98% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-0.1%

$1 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.6%

Voucher payment standard

$779–$953

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Butler County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$660	$7,920
1-Bedroom	$660	$7,920
2-Bedroom	$866	$10,392
3-Bedroom	$1,204	$14,448
4-Bedroom	$1,232	$14,784

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $631 → FY2026 $866

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$660	$660	$866	$1,204	$1,232
FY2025	$648	$661	$867	$1,215	$1,368
FY2024	$638	$647	$850	$1,198	$1,442
FY2023	$560	$564	$742	$1,055	$1,111
FY2022	$509	$512	$674	$957	$1,061
FY2021	$500	$503	$663	$940	$1,083
FY2020	$476	$479	$631	$875	$926

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $75,200

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$15,960	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$43,650
50% AMI (Very Low)	$26,350	$30,100	$33,850	$37,600	$40,650	$43,650
80% AMI (Low)	$42,150	$48,150	$54,150	$60,150	$65,000	$69,800

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$10,392/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

13.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$34,640/yr

$2,887/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$658	$752	$846	$1,015	$1,090
60% AMI Maximum	$789	$902	$1,015	$1,218	$1,308

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$660	$660	$866	$1,204	$1,222
Low HOME Rent	$658	$752	$846	$940	$1,016

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