FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Aroostook County, ME
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$942
1BR
$949
2BR
$1,224
3BR
$1,672
4BR
$1,739
Hours/week at min wage
65 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+24.1%
+$238 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +66.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,102–$1,346
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Aroostook County, ME
Non-Metropolitan area · ME · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $942 | $11,304 |
| 1-Bedroom | $949 | $11,388 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,224 | $14,688 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,672 | $20,064 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,739 | $20,868 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,224
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $942 | $949 | $1,224 | $1,672 | $1,739 |
| FY2025 | $730 | $786 | $986 | $1,351 | $1,407 |
| FY2024 | $664 | $758 | $948 | $1,292 | $1,374 |
| FY2023 | $562 | $672 | $841 | $1,117 | $1,266 |
| FY2022 | $519 | $630 | $781 | $1,046 | $1,230 |
| FY2021 | $492 | $605 | $734 | $992 | $1,140 |
| FY2020 | $520 | $602 | $714 | $989 | $1,076 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $73,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,300 | $22,050 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,200 | $36,800 | $41,400 | $45,950 | $49,650 | $53,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $51,450 | $58,800 | $66,150 | $73,500 | $79,400 | $85,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,688/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$48,960/yr
$4,080/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 | $645 | $738 | $830 | $996 | $1,070 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $774 | $885 | $996 | $1,195 | $1,284 |
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 | $942 | $949 | $1,199 | $1,199 | $1,199 |
| Low HOME Rent | $805 | $920 | $1,035 | $1,148 | $1,241 |
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