FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Meade County
Studio
$814
1BR
$819
2BR
$1,075
3BR
$1,463
4BR
$1,680
Meade County, Kentucky
FIPS 21163 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Meade County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $814 | $9,768 |
| 1-Bedroom | $819 | $9,828 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,075 | $12,900 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,463 | $17,556 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,680 | $20,160 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,075/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$43,000/yr ($3,583/mo). Area Median Income is $91,100.
At KY's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 115 hours/week to afford that rent.
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $91,100
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,150 | $21,900 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $31,900 | $36,450 | $41,000 | $45,550 | $49,200 | $52,850 |
| 80% AMI | $51,050 | $58,350 | $65,650 | $72,900 | $78,750 | $84,600 |