FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Mason County
Studio
$629
1BR
$764
2BR
$913
3BR
$1,111
4BR
$1,274
Mason County, Kentucky
FIPS 21161 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Mason County, KY
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $629 | $7,548 |
| 1-Bedroom | $764 | $9,168 |
| 2-Bedroom | $913 | $10,956 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,111 | $13,332 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,274 | $15,288 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $913/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$36,520/yr ($3,043/mo). Area Median Income is $71,300.
At KY's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 97 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $629 | $764 | $913 | $1,111 | $1,274 |
| FY2025 | $616 | $745 | $899 | $1,110 | $1,239 |
| FY2024 | $617 | $752 | $911 | $1,102 | $1,238 |
| FY2023 | $551 | $641 | $824 | $1,003 | $1,110 |
| FY2022 | $524 | $568 | $732 | $905 | $1,134 |
| FY2021 | $494 | $550 | $689 | $857 | $936 |
| FY2020 | $453 | $516 | $637 | $822 | $865 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $71,300
| 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 |