Taylor County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 26,056.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$619/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$790/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$866/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,204/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,209/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 | $619 | $-5 (-0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $783 | $790 | +$7 (+0.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $867 | $866 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,166 | $1,204 | +$38 (+3.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,171 | $1,209 | +$38 (+3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,600
$2,633/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,640
$2,887/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Laurel County
1 BR: $676/mo
Shelby County
1 BR: $1,027/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $859/mo
Garrard County
1 BR: $821/mo
Crittenden County
1 BR: $660/mo
Leslie County
1 BR: $790/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.