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

Franklin County, ME, 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 Franklin County, ME, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $651 to a high of $795, with an average of $723.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $731, a maximum of $893, and an average of $812.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $960, peaking at a maximum of $1,174, and averaging at $1,067.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,274, a maximum of $1,558, and an average of $1,416.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,279 to a maximum of $1,563, with an average of $1,421.

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 Franklin County, ME 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 Franklin County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $651 $731 $960 $1,274 $1,279
Average Rent $723 $812 $1,067 $1,416 $1,421
High Rent(110%) $795 $893 $1,174 $1,558 $1,563
2023 Franklin County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $569 $642 $845 $1,131 $1,135
Average Rent $632 $713 $939 $1,257 $1,261
High Rent (110%) $695 $784 $1,033 $1,383 $1,387
2022 Franklin County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $530 $591 $743 $1,005 $1,008
Average Rent $589 $657 $826 $1,117 $1,120
High Rent(110%) $648 $723 $909 $1,229 $1,232
2021 Franklin County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $494 $565 $678 $915 $919
Average Rent $549 $628 $753 $1,017 $1,021
High Rent (110%) $604 $691 $828 $1,119 $1,123
2020 Franklin County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $525 $557 $643 $869 $870
Average Rent $583 $619 $714 $966 $967
High Rent(110%) $641 $681 $785 $1,063 $1,064
2019 Franklin County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $547 $585 $670 $887 $905
Average Rent $608 $650 $744 $985 $1,006
High Rent (110%) $669 $715 $818 $1,084 $1,107
2018 Franklin County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $503 $537 $627 $795 $854
Average Rent $559 $597 $697 $883 $949
High Rent(110%) $615 $657 $767 $971 $1,044
2017 Franklin County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $491 $523 $618 $773 $852
Average Rent $545 $581 $687 $859 $947
High Rent (110%) $600 $639 $756 $945 $1,042


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