FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Oxford County, ME
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$893
1BR
$989
2BR
$1,295
3BR
$1,801
4BR
$2,172
Hours/week at min wage
69 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+18.2%
+$199 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +54.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,166–$1,425
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Oxford 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) | $893 | $10,716 |
| 1-Bedroom | $989 | $11,868 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,295 | $15,540 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,801 | $21,612 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,172 | $26,064 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $800 → FY2026 $1,295
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $893 | $989 | $1,295 | $1,801 | $2,172 |
| FY2025 | $830 | $835 | $1,096 | $1,435 | $1,840 |
| FY2024 | $814 | $820 | $1,077 | $1,321 | $1,699 |
| FY2023 | $729 | $734 | $966 | $1,176 | $1,534 |
| FY2022 | $672 | $676 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,372 |
| FY2021 | $632 | $636 | $838 | $1,042 | $1,298 |
| FY2020 | $623 | $627 | $800 | $1,063 | $1,258 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $81,000
| 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
$15,540/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$51,800/yr
$4,317/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 | $708 | $810 | $911 | $1,093 | $1,174 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $850 | $972 | $1,093 | $1,312 | $1,409 |
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 | $893 | $989 | $1,295 | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| Low HOME Rent | $805 | $920 | $1,035 | $1,148 | $1,241 |
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