FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Butler County
Studio
$660
1BR
$660
2BR
$866
3BR
$1,204
4BR
$1,232
Butler County, Kentucky
FIPS 21031 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Butler County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area
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 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $866/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$34,640/yr ($2,887/mo). Area Median Income is $75,200.
At KY's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 92 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| 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 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $75,200
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,650 |
| 50% AMI | $26,350 | $30,100 | $33,850 | $37,600 | $40,650 | $43,650 |
| 80% AMI | $42,150 | $48,150 | $54,150 | $60,150 | $65,000 | $69,800 |