What are HOME program rent limits?
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program sets maximum rents for units in HOME-funded affordable housing. High HOME rents are the lesser of the Section 8 FMR or 30% of 65% of Area Median Income, and apply to most assisted units. Low HOME rents apply to units reserved for very low-income households (the "20 at 50" set-aside) and are based on 30% of 50% AMI.
HOME Program Rent Limits — Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area
FMRs · Income Limits · LIHTC Rents
FY2026 HOME Rent Limits — Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area
| 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 |
High HOME Rent History (2-Bedroom)
| Fiscal Year | High HOME 2BR | Low HOME 2BR |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,130 | $1,565 |
| FY2025 | $2,011 | $1,461 |
| FY2024 | $1,946 | $1,435 |
| FY2023 | $1,859 | $1,331 |
| FY2022 | $1,721 | $1,257 |
| FY2021 | $1,592 | $1,125 |
| FY2020 | $1,516 | $1,128 |
| FY2019 | $1,387 | $1,046 |
| FY2018 | $1,348 | $1,013 |
| FY2017 | $1,301 | $923 |
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How HOME rents differ from FMRs and LIHTC limits
HOME rent limits apply specifically to rental units funded through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Unlike Section 8 Fair Market Rents (which set voucher payment standards) or LIHTC maximum rents (which apply to tax-credit properties), HOME limits cap what an owner of a HOME-assisted unit may charge. Each year HUD publishes both the High and Low HOME rents; the applicable limit depends on the unit's income targeting under the project's HOME agreement.