City Median Investment Score
94Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $870 – $910▼ | $960 – $1,000 | -1.1% |
| 1 BR | $950 – $990▼ | $1,040 – $1,050 | -1.5% |
| 2 BR | $1,140 – $1,190▼ | $1,250 – $1,310 | -1.8% |
| 3 BR | $1,460 – $1,520▼ | $1,610 – $1,670 | -2.5% |
| 4 BR | $1,670 – $1,750▼ | $1,840 – $1,930 | -2.5% |
| 5 BR | $1,966▼ | —Not available | -2.5% |
| 6 BR | $2,261▼ | —Not available | -2.5% |
| 7 BR | $2,601▼ | —Not available | -2.5% |
| 8 BR | $2,991▼ | —Not available | -2.5% |
Public Housing Authority
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Market Alignment
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
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Shepherdsville, KY fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 2 ZIP codes in Shepherdsville, KY ranges from $1,140 to $1,190 a month, with a median of $1,165. That is down 1.7% from $1,185 in FY 2026. Shepherdsville is in the Louisville, KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD requires housing authorities to set voucher payment standards by ZIP code using Small Area FMRs. The median county two-bedroom FMR in Kentucky is $925, so Shepherdsville is 26% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $890 | −1.1% | $801–$979 |
| 1BR | $975 | $970 | −0.5% | $873–$1,067 |
| 2BR | $1,185 | $1,165 | −1.7% | $1,049–$1,282 |
| 3BR | $1,515 | $1,490 | −1.7% | $1,341–$1,639 |
| 4BR | $1,760 | $1,710 | −2.8% | $1,539–$1,881 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $890 | $970 | $1,165 | $1,490 | $1,710 |
| FY 2026 | $900 | $975 | $1,185 | $1,515 | $1,760 |
| FY 2025 | $945 | $1,025 | $1,250 | $1,615 | $1,870 |
| FY 2024 | $920 | $1,015 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $1,845 |
| FY 2023 | $740 | $840 | $1,005 | $1,335 | $1,530 |
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
Questions about Shepherdsville, KY rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Shepherdsville, KY?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With a two-bedroom FMR of $1,165, that basic range is $1,049 to $1,282 a month. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is Shepherdsville, KY in?
Shepherdsville, KY is in the Louisville, KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area. HUD requires Small Area FMRs in this area, so payment standards are set by ZIP code.
How much did fair market rent change in Shepherdsville, KY for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR fell 1.7%, from $1,185 in FY 2026 to $1,165 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 15.9%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set