FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Laurel County
Studio
$607
1BR
$676
2BR
$881
3BR
$1,068
4BR
$1,213
Laurel County, Kentucky
FIPS 21125 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Laurel County, KY
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $607 | $7,284 |
| 1-Bedroom | $676 | $8,112 |
| 2-Bedroom | $881 | $10,572 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,068 | $12,816 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,213 | $14,556 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $881/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$35,240/yr ($2,937/mo). Area Median Income is $72,500.
At KY's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 94 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $607 | $676 | $881 | $1,068 | $1,213 |
| FY2025 | $610 | $678 | $889 | $1,118 | $1,206 |
| FY2024 | $595 | $665 | $874 | $1,123 | $1,207 |
| FY2023 | $558 | $590 | $769 | $992 | $1,063 |
| FY2022 | $521 | $555 | $681 | $892 | $939 |
| FY2021 | $545 | $552 | $671 | $880 | $965 |
| FY2020 | $457 | $538 | $643 | $865 | $970 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $72,500
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $42,050 |
| 50% AMI | $25,400 | $29,000 | $32,650 | $36,250 | $39,150 | $42,050 |
| 80% AMI | $40,600 | $46,400 | $52,200 | $58,000 | $62,650 | $67,300 |