Owensboro, KY Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Owensboro ranges from $1,150 (ZIP 42302) to $1,230 (ZIP 42303), with a median of $1,170 across 4 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42301 | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,580 | $1,590 |
| 42302 | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,520 | $1,530 |
| 42303 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,630 | $1,640 |
| 42304 | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,520 | $1,530 |
Income limits: Daviess County
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