Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Boyle County, Kentucky
Boyle County has a HUD fair market rent of $925 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $778 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $17.79 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $925
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 20% less than in Kentucky
- Typical rent
- $778
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 20% less than in Kentucky
- Wage needed
- $17.79
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $37,000 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 49%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% more than in Kentucky
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Boyle County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $13.85 | $28,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $725 | $13.94 | $29,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $925 | $17.79 | $37,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,183 | $22.75 | $47,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,216 | $23.38 | $48,640 |
HUD area: Boyle County, KY. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 11 ZIP codes in Boyle County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $930 in 40422 to $1,110 in 40468. 11 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($925).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 40422 | Boyle County, KY | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,310 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40422 | Lincoln County, KY | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,310 |
| 40422 | Mercer County, KY | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,310 |
| 40440 | Boyle County, KY | $740 | $740 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,250 |
| 40440 | Casey County, KY | $740 | $740 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,250 |
| 40440 | Lincoln County, KY | $740 | $740 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,250 |
| 40464 | Boyle County, KY | $690 | $760 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,310 |
| 40464 | Casey County, KY | $690 | $760 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,310 |
| 40468 | Boyle County, KY | $860 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,460 |
| 40468 | Mercer County, KY | $860 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,460 |
| 40468 | Washington County, KY | $860 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,460 |
- 40422 · Boyle County, KY $930$1,190
- 40422 · Lincoln County, KY $930$1,190
- 40422 · Mercer County, KY $930$1,190
- 40440 · Boyle County, KY $950$1,220
- 40440 · Casey County, KY $950$1,220
- 40440 · Lincoln County, KY $950$1,220
- 40464 · Boyle County, KY $930$1,160
- 40464 · Casey County, KY $930$1,160
- 40468 · Boyle County, KY $1,110$1,420
- 40468 · Mercer County, KY $1,110$1,420
- 40468 · Washington County, KY $1,110$1,420
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Boyle County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Kentucky, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
49%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,860 households rent in Boyle County
- Spend half or more of their income 31%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 18%
- Spend less than 30% 51%
Compared with the state and the country
- Boyle 49%
- Kentucky 45%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Boyle County
HUD lists 9 properties with homes for low-income households in Boyle County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 6
- HUD-assisted
- 2
- public housing
- 1
601 homes in all; 596 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Burckley Homes Public housing 200 Latimer Hts, Danville 40422 394 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Danville · Average payment: $383 a month · Average wait: 7 months · Homes at several sites · (859) 236-6116
- Long Run Apartments HUD-assisted 301 N Hill N Dale St, Danville 40422 42 low-income homes · For families · (859) 236-9530
- Goodall Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Stanford Avenue, Danville 40422 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Parkside East Apartments, LTD. Tax credit (LIHTC) Holtzclaw Ave., Danville 40422 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 29 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 1992
- Patchen Pointe Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Walker CT., Danville 40422 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1994 · For families
- KSD Village Apartments, Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) Mcclure DR., Danville 40422 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Northtown Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Houstonville RD., Junction City 40440 16 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- KSD Village Apartments, Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) Balasa DR., Danville 40422 16 homes, 12 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1999
- Rall Place HUD-assisted 25 Holiday Dr, Danville 40422 13 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (859) 253-1686
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Boyle County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Boyle County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,950 | $28,250 | $45,200 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,300 | $51,650 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,350 | $58,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,350 | $64,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,600 | $69,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,850 | $74,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $50,050 | $80,050 |
| 8 people | $53,300 | $53,300 | $85,250 |
Area median income: $80,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Boyle County, KY. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $648 – $792
- 1 bedroom $653 – $798
- 2 bedrooms $833 – $1,018
- 3 bedrooms $1,065 – $1,301
- 4 bedrooms $1,094 – $1,338
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of Danville Public housing · 394 public housing units (859) 236-6116 Housing Authority of Danville: tkitts@danvillehousing.org
- Danville Community Development Agency Section 8 vouchers · 301 vouchers (859) 236-0039 Danville Community Development Agency: renewalu@bellsouth.net
Housing agencies in Kentucky Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Kentucky
What Kentucky law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 days
- KRS 383.660(2)
- Only a court order can remove youKRS 383.690
- Protection from retaliationKRS 383.705(1)
- Repair and deduct from the rentKRS 383.635(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Boyle County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Reach, Inc.
733 Red Mile Rd, Lexington · 35 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Apprisen - Lexington
3499 Blazer Pkwy, Lexington · 35 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 2 more
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Community Ventures Corporation
1450 N Broadway, Lexington · 38 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Boyle County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Kentucky, the average home bill was $134 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
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Cash to move in
$1,850
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $925
- Security deposit
- $925
- Total
- $1,850
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Boyle County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $720; 1 bedroom: $725; 2 bedrooms: $925; 3 bedrooms: $1,183; 4 bedrooms: $1,216. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Boyle County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($925) without spending more than 30% of income takes $17.79 an hour full time, or $37,000 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Boyle County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $40,350 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Boyle County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $833 and $1,018 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Boyle County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $930 in 40422 to $1,110 in 40468. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Boyle County?
HUD lists 9 properties with homes for low-income households in Boyle County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Boyle County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Boyle County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Kentucky, 45%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).