FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Washington County, ME
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$863
1BR
$954
2BR
$1,252
3BR
$1,739
4BR
$1,943
Hours/week at min wage
66 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+22%
+$226 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +57.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,127–$1,377
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Washington 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) | $863 | $10,356 |
| 1-Bedroom | $954 | $11,448 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,252 | $15,024 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,739 | $20,868 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,943 | $23,316 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $782 → FY2026 $1,252
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $863 | $954 | $1,252 | $1,739 | $1,943 |
| FY2025 | $704 | $782 | $1,026 | $1,438 | $1,541 |
| FY2024 | $669 | $751 | $987 | $1,371 | $1,453 |
| FY2023 | $651 | $675 | $889 | $1,181 | $1,271 |
| FY2022 | $635 | $639 | $841 | $1,049 | $1,221 |
| FY2021 | $599 | $603 | $795 | $989 | $1,085 |
| FY2020 | $590 | $594 | $782 | $974 | $1,059 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $78,400
| 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
$15,024/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$50,080/yr
$4,173/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 | $686 | $784 | $882 | $1,058 | $1,136 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $823 | $940 | $1,058 | $1,270 | $1,364 |
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 | $863 | $954 | $1,252 | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| Low HOME Rent | $805 | $920 | $1,035 | $1,148 | $1,241 |
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