FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,140
1BR
$1,218
2BR
$1,586
3BR
$2,050
4BR
$2,305
Hours/week at min wage
84 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+25.1%
+$318 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +67.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,427–$1,745
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · ME · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,140 | $13,680 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,218 | $14,616 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,586 | $19,032 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,050 | $24,600 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,305 | $27,660 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $844 → FY2026 $1,586
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,140 | $1,218 | $1,586 | $2,050 | $2,305 |
| FY2025 | $898 | $994 | $1,268 | $1,663 | $1,845 |
| FY2024 | $756 | $877 | $1,111 | $1,462 | $1,635 |
| FY2023 | $747 | $834 | $1,060 | $1,393 | $1,576 |
| FY2022 | $717 | $781 | $999 | $1,297 | $1,530 |
| FY2021 | $685 | $737 | $947 | $1,214 | $1,484 |
| FY2020 | $613 | $658 | $844 | $1,068 | $1,365 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $96,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,750 | $22,550 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,850 | $37,600 | $42,250 | $46,950 | $50,750 | $54,500 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $52,600 | $60,100 | $67,600 | $75,100 | $81,150 | $87,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$19,032/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$63,440/yr
$5,287/mo gross income
FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents
Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →
| AMI Band | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI Maximum | $845 | $966 | $1,086 | $1,304 | $1,400 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,014 | $1,159 | $1,304 | $1,564 | $1,680 |
FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits
Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $1,140 | $1,218 | $1,569 | $1,569 | $1,569 |
| Low HOME Rent | $821 | $940 | $1,056 | $1,173 | $1,268 |
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