FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Meade County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:
Studio
$841
1BR
$847
2BR
$1,111
3BR
$1,507
4BR
$1,866
Hours/week at min wage
118 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
National rank
#390
of 639 U.S. metros (top 62% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.3%
+$76 vs FY2024 · 5-yr +54.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,000–$1,222
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Meade County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · KY · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2025 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $841 | $10,092 |
| 1-Bedroom | $847 | $10,164 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,111 | $13,332 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,507 | $18,084 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,866 | $22,392 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2019 $702 → FY2025 $1,111
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $841 | $847 | $1,111 | $1,507 | $1,866 |
| FY2024 | $783 | $788 | $1,035 | $1,443 | $1,756 |
| FY2023 | $663 | $668 | $879 | $1,249 | $1,497 |
| FY2022 | $593 | $597 | $786 | $1,117 | $1,345 |
| FY2021 | $561 | $603 | $775 | $1,109 | $1,342 |
| FY2020 | $502 | $568 | $721 | $1,040 | $1,235 |
| FY2019 | $476 | $557 | $702 | $1,015 | $1,223 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2024 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $89,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,750 | $21,400 | $25,820 | $31,200 | $36,580 | $41,960 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,250 | $35,700 | $40,150 | $44,600 | $48,200 | $51,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,950 | $57,100 | $64,250 | $71,350 | $77,100 | $82,800 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,332/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,440/yr
$3,703/mo gross income
FY2024 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 | $780 | $892 | $1,003 | $1,204 | $1,293 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $936 | $1,070 | $1,204 | $1,445 | $1,552 |
FY2024 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 | $783 | $788 | $1,035 | $1,443 | $1,449 |
| Low HOME Rent | $781 | $892 | $1,003 | $1,115 | $1,205 |
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Related Pages
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- Income Limits — Meade County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area
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- HOME Program Rents — Meade County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area
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