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

Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME 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 $1,187 to a high of $1,451, with an average of $1,319.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,361, a maximum of $1,663, and an average of $1,512.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,751, peaking at a maximum of $2,141, and averaging at $1,946.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,176, a maximum of $2,660, and an average of $2,418.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,468 to a maximum of $3,016, with an average of $2,742.

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 Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $1,187 $1,361 $1,751 $2,176 $2,468
Average Rent $1,319 $1,512 $1,946 $2,418 $2,742
High Rent(110%) $1,451 $1,663 $2,141 $2,660 $3,016
2023 Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $1,119 $1,303 $1,673 $2,110 $2,459
Average Rent $1,243 $1,448 $1,859 $2,344 $2,732
High Rent (110%) $1,367 $1,593 $2,045 $2,578 $3,005
2022 Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $1,029 $1,197 $1,549 $1,976 $2,420
Average Rent $1,143 $1,330 $1,721 $2,195 $2,689
High Rent(110%) $1,257 $1,463 $1,893 $2,415 $2,958
2021 Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $979 $1,106 $1,433 $1,855 $2,266
Average Rent $1,088 $1,229 $1,592 $2,061 $2,518
High Rent (110%) $1,197 $1,352 $1,751 $2,267 $2,770
2020 Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $965 $1,050 $1,364 $1,784 $2,172
Average Rent $1,072 $1,167 $1,516 $1,982 $2,413
High Rent(110%) $1,179 $1,284 $1,668 $2,180 $2,654
2019 Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $890 $964 $1,248 $1,646 $1,978
Average Rent $989 $1,071 $1,387 $1,829 $2,198
High Rent (110%) $1,088 $1,178 $1,526 $2,012 $2,418
2018 Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $866 $949 $1,213 $1,625 $1,885
Average Rent $962 $1,054 $1,348 $1,805 $2,094
High Rent(110%) $1,058 $1,159 $1,483 $1,986 $2,303
2017 Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area, ME Low Rent (90%) $820 $925 $1,171 $1,580 $1,715
Average Rent $911 $1,028 $1,301 $1,755 $1,906
High Rent (110%) $1,002 $1,131 $1,431 $1,931 $2,097


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