FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kennebec County, ME
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,082
1BR
$1,090
2BR
$1,416
3BR
$1,819
4BR
$2,158
Hours/week at min wage
75 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+22.1%
+$256 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +68.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,274–$1,558
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kennebec 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) | $1,082 | $12,984 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,090 | $13,080 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,416 | $16,992 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,819 | $21,828 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,158 | $25,896 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $799 → FY2026 $1,416
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,082 | $1,090 | $1,416 | $1,819 | $2,158 |
| FY2025 | $895 | $901 | $1,160 | $1,454 | $1,739 |
| FY2024 | $857 | $860 | $1,104 | $1,374 | $1,622 |
| FY2023 | $754 | $759 | $971 | $1,203 | $1,443 |
| FY2022 | $693 | $704 | $888 | $1,128 | $1,311 |
| FY2021 | $676 | $677 | $842 | $1,084 | $1,207 |
| FY2020 | $642 | $650 | $799 | $1,042 | $1,101 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $99,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,200 | $23,050 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $33,600 | $38,400 | $43,200 | $48,000 | $51,850 | $55,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $53,750 | $61,450 | $69,150 | $76,800 | $82,950 | $89,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,992/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$56,640/yr
$4,720/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 | $867 | $991 | $1,114 | $1,337 | $1,436 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,040 | $1,189 | $1,337 | $1,605 | $1,724 |
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 | $1,082 | $1,090 | $1,416 | $1,610 | $1,610 |
| Low HOME Rent | $840 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,200 | $1,296 |
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