FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Waldo County, ME
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,156
1BR
$1,163
2BR
$1,438
3BR
$1,865
4BR
$2,025
Hours/week at min wage
76 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+18%
+$219 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +43.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,294–$1,582
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Waldo 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) | $1,156 | $13,872 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,163 | $13,956 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,438 | $17,256 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,865 | $22,380 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,025 | $24,300 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $828 → FY2026 $1,438
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,156 | $1,163 | $1,438 | $1,865 | $2,025 |
| FY2025 | $946 | $952 | $1,219 | $1,576 | $1,694 |
| FY2024 | $886 | $892 | $1,160 | $1,431 | $1,606 |
| FY2023 | $891 | $896 | $1,142 | $1,390 | $1,694 |
| FY2022 | $837 | $842 | $1,041 | $1,287 | $1,675 |
| FY2021 | $836 | $841 | $1,001 | $1,251 | $1,712 |
| FY2020 | $707 | $727 | $828 | $1,093 | $1,454 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $92,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,500 | $22,250 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,450 | $37,100 | $41,750 | $46,350 | $50,100 | $53,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $51,950 | $59,350 | $66,750 | $74,150 | $80,100 | $86,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,256/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$57,520/yr
$4,793/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 | $811 | $927 | $1,042 | $1,251 | $1,344 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $973 | $1,112 | $1,251 | $1,501 | $1,612 |
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 | $1,156 | $1,163 | $1,438 | $1,506 | $1,506 |
| Low HOME Rent | $811 | $927 | $1,043 | $1,158 | $1,252 |
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