2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 42240

Hopkinsville, KY • Christian County • Source: SAFMR

KY / Hopkinsville

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 42240?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 42240 (Hopkinsville, KY), effective October 1, 2026, are $990 for a studio, $990 for 1 bedroom, $1,220 for 2 bedrooms, $1,690 for 3 bedrooms and $2,040 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $1,098–$1,342 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 42240, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size HUD figure (monthly)
Studio $990
1 Bedroom $990
2 Bedroom $1,220
3 Bedroom $1,690
4 Bedroom $2,040
Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the Christian County income limits for Section 8.

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