What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sagadahoc County, ME HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Sagadahoc County, ME HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,577 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,105, 1-bedroom is $1,264, 3-bedroom is $2,193, and 4-bedroom is $2,645.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Sagadahoc County, ME HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $63,080 per year ($5,257 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,577 in Sagadahoc County, ME HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Sagadahoc County, ME HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$1,105

1BR

$1,264

2BR

$1,577

3BR

$2,193

4BR

$2,645

Hours/week at min wage

83 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.65/hr (ME)

National rank

#167

of 661 U.S. metros (top 26% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+9.9%

+$142 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +45.2%

Voucher payment standard

$1,419–$1,735

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Sagadahoc County, ME HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,105	$13,260
1-Bedroom	$1,264	$15,168
2-Bedroom	$1,577	$18,924
3-Bedroom	$2,193	$26,316
4-Bedroom	$2,645	$31,740

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $961 → FY2026 $1,577

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,105	$1,264	$1,577	$2,193	$2,645
FY2025	$1,037	$1,168	$1,435	$2,011	$2,410
FY2024	$848	$1,023	$1,251	$1,763	$2,123
FY2023	$826	$1,016	$1,236	$1,688	$2,017
FY2022	$744	$911	$1,120	$1,472	$1,709
FY2021	$717	$892	$1,086	$1,432	$1,615
FY2020	$648	$798	$961	$1,258	$1,302

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $106,400

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$22,350	$25,550	$28,750	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$37,250	$42,600	$47,900	$53,200	$57,500	$61,750
80% AMI (Low)	$59,600	$68,100	$76,600	$85,100	$91,950	$98,750

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$18,924/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$63,080/yr

$5,257/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	$931	$1,064	$1,197	$1,436	$1,542
60% AMI Maximum	$1,117	$1,276	$1,436	$1,723	$1,851

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	$1,105	$1,264	$1,577	$1,729	$1,729
Low HOME Rent	$931	$1,065	$1,197	$1,330	$1,437

Compare Sagadahoc County, ME HUD Metro FMR Area With Other ME Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

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