FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Somerset County, ME
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,015
1BR
$1,083
2BR
$1,266
3BR
$1,689
4BR
$1,812
Hours/week at min wage
67 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+20.2%
+$213 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +58.6%
Voucher payment standard
$1,139–$1,393
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Somerset 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) | $1,015 | $12,180 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,083 | $12,996 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,266 | $15,192 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,689 | $20,268 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,812 | $21,744 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $781 → FY2026 $1,266
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,015 | $1,083 | $1,266 | $1,689 | $1,812 |
| FY2025 | $841 | $911 | $1,053 | $1,350 | $1,510 |
| FY2024 | $815 | $846 | $1,026 | $1,269 | $1,465 |
| FY2023 | $717 | $721 | $920 | $1,140 | $1,288 |
| FY2022 | $591 | $646 | $850 | $1,084 | $1,225 |
| FY2021 | $527 | $606 | $798 | $1,035 | $1,129 |
| FY2020 | $522 | $597 | $781 | $1,022 | $1,120 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $81,700
| 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
$15,192/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$50,640/yr
$4,220/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 | $714 | $817 | $919 | $1,102 | $1,184 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $857 | $980 | $1,102 | $1,323 | $1,421 |
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 | $1,015 | $1,083 | $1,266 | $1,327 | $1,327 |
| Low HOME Rent | $805 | $920 | $1,035 | $1,148 | $1,241 |
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