Hancock County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 9,058.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$769/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$774/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,016/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,345/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,347/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $854 | $769 | $-85 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $860 | $774 | $-86 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,128 | $1,016 | $-112 (-9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,494 | $1,345 | $-149 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,496 | $1,347 | $-149 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,960
$2,580/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,640
$3,387/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Casey County
1 BR: $790/mo
Elliott County
1 BR: $683/mo
Bullitt County
1 BR: $1,047/mo
Fulton County
1 BR: $660/mo
Graves County
1 BR: $660/mo
Grayson County
1 BR: $712/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.