FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Piscataquis County, ME
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$978
1BR
$1,081
2BR
$1,419
3BR
$1,701
4BR
$1,879
Hours/week at min wage
75 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+26.2%
+$295 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +93.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,277–$1,561
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Piscataquis 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) | $978 | $11,736 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,081 | $12,972 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,419 | $17,028 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,701 | $20,412 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,879 | $22,548 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,419
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $978 | $1,081 | $1,419 | $1,701 | $1,879 |
| FY2025 | $771 | $857 | $1,124 | $1,354 | $1,499 |
| FY2024 | $697 | $782 | $1,028 | $1,271 | $1,535 |
| FY2023 | $657 | $661 | $860 | $1,105 | $1,444 |
| FY2022 | $611 | $615 | $767 | $1,022 | $1,313 |
| FY2021 | $484 | $618 | $734 | $1,011 | $1,271 |
| FY2020 | $528 | $623 | $714 | $1,014 | $1,254 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $72,100
| 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
$17,028/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
23.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$56,760/yr
$4,730/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 | $630 | $721 | $811 | $973 | $1,045 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $757 | $865 | $973 | $1,168 | $1,254 |
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 | $978 | $1,081 | $1,171 | $1,171 | $1,171 |
| Low HOME Rent | $805 | $920 | $1,035 | $1,148 | $1,241 |
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