FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,469
1BR
$1,658
2BR
$2,130
3BR
$2,591
4BR
$2,820
Hours/week at min wage
112 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.9%
+$119 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,917–$2,343
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Portland, 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) | $1,469 | $17,628 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,658 | $19,896 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,130 | $25,560 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,591 | $31,092 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,820 | $33,840 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,516 → FY2026 $2,130
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,469 | $1,658 | $2,130 | $2,591 | $2,820 |
| FY2025 | $1,379 | $1,563 | $2,011 | $2,464 | $2,763 |
| FY2024 | $1,319 | $1,512 | $1,946 | $2,418 | $2,742 |
| FY2023 | $1,243 | $1,448 | $1,859 | $2,344 | $2,732 |
| FY2022 | $1,143 | $1,330 | $1,721 | $2,195 | $2,689 |
| FY2021 | $1,088 | $1,229 | $1,592 | $2,061 | $2,518 |
| FY2020 | $1,072 | $1,167 | $1,516 | $1,982 | $2,413 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $139,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $29,250 | $33,400 | $37,600 | $41,750 | $45,100 | $48,450 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $48,700 | $55,650 | $62,600 | $69,550 | $75,150 | $80,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$25,560/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$85,200/yr
$7,100/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 | $1,217 | $1,391 | $1,564 | $1,877 | $2,016 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,460 | $1,669 | $1,877 | $2,253 | $2,420 |
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 | $1,469 | $1,658 | $2,130 | $2,260 | $2,260 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,217 | $1,391 | $1,565 | $1,738 | $1,878 |
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