Maine Section 8 Fair Market Rent (FMR) Calculator
Look up Maine Section 8 Fair Market Rent by bedroom size. Maine 2BR FMR is $1120. Calculate HUD payment standards.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
HUD Fair Market Rents (FMRs) are used to determine payment standards for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. FMRs represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard-quality rental units in a metropolitan area. This calculator uses Maine's FMR data to estimate payment standards. Housing authorities typically set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR.
Key State Information
Maine's statewide average 2-bedroom FMR is $1120/month. FMRs vary significantly by county and metropolitan area within Maine. Contact your local Public Housing Authority (PHA) for the exact FMR in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Section 8 FMR in Maine?
The statewide average 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Maine is $1120/month. Efficiency: $790, 1BR: $890, 3BR: $1460, 4BR: $1650. Amounts vary by county.
How is Section 8 FMR calculated?
HUD calculates FMRs at the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard-quality units. This means 40% of the rental units in an area rent at or below the FMR. FMRs are updated annually and published in the Federal Register.
Can landlords charge more than the FMR in Maine?
Landlords can charge more than FMR, but the tenant would be responsible for the difference between the payment standard and the rent (up to 40% of their adjusted income can go toward rent at initial lease-up). Some PHAs set payment standards above 100% of FMR.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Maine?
Contact your local Public Housing Authority (PHA) in Maine. Wait lists are common and can be several years long. You'll need to provide proof of income, citizenship, and meet income limits (typically 50% of area median income for initial eligibility).