FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lincoln County
Studio
$619
1BR
$753
2BR
$866
3BR
$1,038
4BR
$1,147
Lincoln County, Kentucky
FIPS 21137 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Lincoln County, KY
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $619 | $7,428 |
| 1-Bedroom | $753 | $9,036 |
| 2-Bedroom | $866 | $10,392 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,038 | $12,456 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,147 | $13,764 |
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 $66,800.
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 | $619 | $753 | $866 | $1,038 | $1,147 |
| FY2025 | $624 | $770 | $867 | $1,045 | $1,149 |
| FY2024 | $616 | $686 | $850 | $1,028 | $1,132 |
| FY2023 | $538 | $564 | $742 | $903 | $997 |
| FY2022 | $482 | $512 | $674 | $842 | $914 |
| FY2021 | $475 | $503 | $663 | $870 | $899 |
| FY2020 | $448 | $479 | $631 | $827 | $875 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $66,800
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $41,750 |
| 50% AMI | $25,200 | $28,800 | $32,400 | $35,950 | $38,850 | $41,750 |
| 80% AMI | $40,250 | $46,000 | $51,750 | $57,500 | $62,100 | $66,700 |