FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bangor, ME HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,244
1BR
$1,313
2BR
$1,659
3BR
$2,133
4BR
$2,242
Hours/week at min wage
88 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+16.5%
+$235 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +57%
Voucher payment standard
$1,493–$1,825
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Bangor, ME HUD Metro FMR Area
Non-Metropolitan area · ME · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,244 | $14,928 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,313 | $15,756 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,659 | $19,908 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,133 | $25,596 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,242 | $26,904 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $943 → FY2026 $1,659
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,244 | $1,313 | $1,659 | $2,133 | $2,242 |
| FY2025 | $1,034 | $1,114 | $1,424 | $1,825 | $1,890 |
| FY2024 | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| FY2023 | $802 | $907 | $1,166 | $1,469 | $1,672 |
| FY2022 | $742 | $855 | $1,103 | $1,368 | $1,671 |
| FY2021 | $708 | $826 | $1,057 | $1,315 | $1,729 |
| FY2020 | $637 | $743 | $943 | $1,175 | $1,631 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $106,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,400 | $25,600 | $28,800 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,300 | $42,600 | $47,950 | $53,250 | $57,550 | $61,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,650 | $68,200 | $76,700 | $85,200 | $92,050 | $98,850 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$19,908/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$66,360/yr
$5,530/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 | $931 | $1,065 | $1,198 | $1,437 | $1,544 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,118 | $1,278 | $1,437 | $1,725 | $1,853 |
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 | $1,244 | $1,313 | $1,659 | $1,730 | $1,730 |
| Low HOME Rent | $932 | $1,065 | $1,198 | $1,331 | $1,438 |
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