Somerset, KY Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Somerset ranges from $910 (ZIP 42501) to $960 (ZIP 42503), with a median of $920 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42501 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,290 |
| 42502 | $660 | $700 | $920 | $1,100 | $1,300 |
| 42503 | $690 | $730 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,360 |
Income limits: Pulaski County
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