FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Nelson County
Studio
$770
1BR
$781
2BR
$1,016
3BR
$1,360
4BR
$1,704
Nelson County, Kentucky
FIPS 21179 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Nelson County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $770 | $9,240 |
| 1-Bedroom | $781 | $9,372 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,016 | $12,192 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,360 | $16,320 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,704 | $20,448 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,016/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$40,640/yr ($3,387/mo). Area Median Income is $87,200.
At KY's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 108 hours/week to afford that rent.
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $87,200
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $18,350 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $30,550 | $34,900 | $39,250 | $43,600 | $47,100 | $50,600 |
| 80% AMI | $48,850 | $55,800 | $62,800 | $69,750 | $75,350 | $80,950 |