Carter County, KY
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $698/mo | $628 – $768/mo |
| 1 BR | $703/mo | $633 – $773/mo |
| 2 BR | $866/mo | $779 – $953/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,204/mo | $1,084 – $1,324/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,254/mo | $1,129 – $1,379/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Carter County, KY (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Carter County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Carter County
- Housing Authority of Olive Hill
501 Tygart St, Olive Hill, KY, 41164 · 6062864721
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Carter County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,200 |
| 2 people | $28,800 |
| 3 people | $32,400 |
| 4 people | $35,950 |
| 5 people | $38,850 |
| 6 people | $41,750 |
| 7 people | $44,600 |
| 8 people | $47,500 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Carter County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
POPLAR PLAINS
MCDAVID BOULEVARD, GRAYSON, KY, 4114335 income-restricted units25 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048GENESIS RECOVERY KENTUCKY CENTER
CW STEVENS BOULEVARD, GRAYSON, KY, 4114346 income-restricted units46 4BR+Built 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046GENESIS RECOVERY KENTUCKY CENTER
400 - 500 BLOCK OF CW STEVENS BLVD, GRAYSON, KY46 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2016Compliance through ~2046SAWGRASS GREENE
SAWGRASS LANE, GRAYSON, KY, 4114354 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 16 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035- Elderly
TOWNHOMES OF GRAYSON
ROBERT AND MARY AVE., GRAYSON, KY, 4114332 income-restricted units16 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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