Payment Standards by Year Low confidence
Maximum monthly housing assistance payment Housing Authority of Somerset will pay on behalf of a Section 8 voucher family, by bedroom size and fiscal year. · Source: annual_plan
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3,577 | $3,500 | $5,722 | $7,443 | $2,444 |
| FY2024 | — | $2,020 | $2,020 | $2,020 | $2,020 |
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ZIP Codes Served by KY008
Housing Authority of Somerset administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in the following ZIP codes. Click any ZIP to see all PHAs serving it and current payment standards.
11 total ZIPs in service area
About KY008 & the Section 8 Program
Housing Authority of Somerset is the HUD-assigned Public Housing Authority code KY008 for Somerset, Kentucky. PHAs administer the federal Housing Choice Voucher program under 24 CFR Part 982, paying the difference between a tenant's contribution (typically 30% of adjusted income) and the unit's contract rent — capped by the PHA's published payment standard.
For landlords: payment standards are typically set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent (up to 120% with HUD approval). The PHA's published rate determines the maximum monthly Housing Assistance Payment.