The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, ME

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $666 to a high of $814, with an average of $740.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $715, a maximum of $873, and an average of $794.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $939, peaking at a maximum of $1,147, and averaging at $1,043.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,168, a maximum of $1,428, and an average of $1,298.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,311 to a maximum of $1,603, with an average of $1,457.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $666 $715 $939 $1,168 $1,311
Average Rent $740 $794 $1,043 $1,298 $1,457
High Rent(110%) $814 $873 $1,147 $1,428 $1,603
2023 Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $646 $672 $885 $1,111 $1,189
Average Rent $718 $747 $983 $1,234 $1,321
High Rent (110%) $790 $822 $1,081 $1,357 $1,453
2022 Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $594 $648 $853 $1,058 $1,157
Average Rent $660 $720 $948 $1,176 $1,286
High Rent(110%) $726 $792 $1,043 $1,294 $1,415
2021 Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $536 $592 $780 $970 $1,058
Average Rent $595 $658 $867 $1,078 $1,176
High Rent (110%) $655 $724 $954 $1,186 $1,294
2020 Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $535 $554 $730 $910 $989
Average Rent $594 $616 $811 $1,011 $1,099
High Rent(110%) $653 $678 $892 $1,112 $1,209
2019 Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $593 $596 $788 $988 $1,066
Average Rent $659 $662 $876 $1,098 $1,184
High Rent (110%) $725 $728 $964 $1,208 $1,302
2018 Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $567 $571 $743 $931 $1,012
Average Rent $630 $634 $825 $1,034 $1,124
High Rent(110%) $693 $697 $908 $1,137 $1,236
2017 Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $482 $516 $653 $816 $917
Average Rent $536 $573 $725 $907 $1,019
High Rent (110%) $590 $630 $798 $998 $1,121


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