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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $896 to a high of $1,096, with an average of $996.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $902, a maximum of $1,102, and an average of $1,002.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,069, peaking at a maximum of $1,307, and averaging at $1,188.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,418, a maximum of $1,734, and an average of $1,576.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,424 to a maximum of $1,740, with an average of $1,582.

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 Hancock 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 Hancock County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $896 $902 $1,069 $1,418 $1,424
Average Rent $996 $1,002 $1,188 $1,576 $1,582
High Rent(110%) $1,096 $1,102 $1,307 $1,734 $1,740
2023 Hancock County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $789 $794 $932 $1,245 $1,253
Average Rent $877 $882 $1,036 $1,383 $1,392
High Rent (110%) $965 $970 $1,140 $1,521 $1,531
2022 Hancock County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $707 $732 $863 $1,127 $1,170
Average Rent $785 $813 $959 $1,252 $1,300
High Rent(110%) $864 $894 $1,055 $1,377 $1,430
2021 Hancock County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $671 $704 $828 $1,058 $1,123
Average Rent $746 $782 $920 $1,175 $1,248
High Rent (110%) $821 $860 $1,012 $1,293 $1,373
2020 Hancock County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $653 $683 $805 $1,020 $1,107
Average Rent $726 $759 $894 $1,133 $1,230
High Rent(110%) $799 $835 $983 $1,246 $1,353
2019 Hancock County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $670 $699 $838 $1,053 $1,132
Average Rent $744 $777 $931 $1,170 $1,258
High Rent (110%) $818 $855 $1,024 $1,287 $1,384
2018 Hancock County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $568 $626 $769 $964 $1,047
Average Rent $631 $696 $854 $1,071 $1,163
High Rent(110%) $694 $766 $939 $1,178 $1,279
2017 Hancock County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $567 $644 $812 $1,022 $1,119
Average Rent $630 $715 $902 $1,135 $1,243
High Rent (110%) $693 $787 $992 $1,249 $1,367


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