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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $771 to a high of $943, with an average of $857.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $774, a maximum of $946, and an average of $860.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $994, peaking at a maximum of $1,214, and averaging at $1,104.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,237, a maximum of $1,511, and an average of $1,374.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,460 to a maximum of $1,784, with an average of $1,622.

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 Kennebec 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 Kennebec County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $771 $774 $994 $1,237 $1,460
Average Rent $857 $860 $1,104 $1,374 $1,622
High Rent(110%) $943 $946 $1,214 $1,511 $1,784
2023 Kennebec County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $679 $683 $874 $1,083 $1,299
Average Rent $754 $759 $971 $1,203 $1,443
High Rent (110%) $829 $835 $1,068 $1,323 $1,587
2022 Kennebec County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $624 $634 $799 $1,015 $1,180
Average Rent $693 $704 $888 $1,128 $1,311
High Rent(110%) $762 $774 $977 $1,241 $1,442
2021 Kennebec County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $608 $609 $758 $976 $1,086
Average Rent $676 $677 $842 $1,084 $1,207
High Rent (110%) $744 $745 $926 $1,192 $1,328
2020 Kennebec County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $578 $585 $719 $938 $991
Average Rent $642 $650 $799 $1,042 $1,101
High Rent(110%) $706 $715 $879 $1,146 $1,211
2019 Kennebec County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $616 $620 $763 $994 $1,031
Average Rent $684 $689 $848 $1,104 $1,146
High Rent (110%) $752 $758 $933 $1,214 $1,261
2018 Kennebec County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $551 $572 $706 $923 $961
Average Rent $612 $635 $784 $1,026 $1,068
High Rent(110%) $673 $699 $862 $1,129 $1,175
2017 Kennebec County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $590 $610 $760 $995 $1,061
Average Rent $656 $678 $844 $1,105 $1,179
High Rent (110%) $722 $746 $928 $1,216 $1,297


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