FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Knox County, ME
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,223
1BR
$1,270
2BR
$1,526
3BR
$1,928
4BR
$2,085
Hours/week at min wage
81 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+29.5%
+$348 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +57.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,373–$1,679
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Knox 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) | $1,223 | $14,676 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,270 | $15,240 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,526 | $18,312 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,928 | $23,136 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,085 | $25,020 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $842 → FY2026 $1,526
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,223 | $1,270 | $1,526 | $1,928 | $2,085 |
| FY2025 | $808 | $997 | $1,178 | $1,471 | $1,798 |
| FY2024 | $890 | $929 | $1,120 | $1,406 | $1,585 |
| FY2023 | $738 | $918 | $1,103 | $1,419 | $1,482 |
| FY2022 | $818 | $829 | $1,005 | $1,332 | $1,363 |
| FY2021 | $771 | $815 | $967 | $1,329 | $1,365 |
| FY2020 | $676 | $706 | $842 | $1,174 | $1,242 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $98,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,650 | $23,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,450 | $39,350 | $44,250 | $49,150 | $53,100 | $57,050 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $55,100 | $62,950 | $70,800 | $78,650 | $84,950 | $91,250 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,312/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$61,040/yr
$5,087/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 | $860 | $983 | $1,105 | $1,327 | $1,425 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,032 | $1,179 | $1,327 | $1,592 | $1,710 |
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 | $1,223 | $1,270 | $1,526 | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Low HOME Rent | $861 | $983 | $1,106 | $1,228 | $1,327 |
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