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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $848 to a high of $1,036, with an average of $942.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $880, a maximum of $1,076, and an average of $978.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,065, peaking at a maximum of $1,301, and averaging at $1,183.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,418, a maximum of $1,733, and an average of $1,575.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,489 to a maximum of $1,819, with an average of $1,654.

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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $848 $880 $1,065 $1,418 $1,489
Average Rent $942 $978 $1,183 $1,575 $1,654
High Rent(110%) $1,036 $1,076 $1,301 $1,733 $1,819
2023 Lincoln County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $822 $826 $1,049 $1,276 $1,596
Average Rent $913 $918 $1,165 $1,418 $1,773
High Rent (110%) $1,004 $1,010 $1,282 $1,560 $1,950
2022 Lincoln County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $722 $726 $956 $1,182 $1,564
Average Rent $802 $807 $1,062 $1,313 $1,738
High Rent(110%) $882 $888 $1,168 $1,444 $1,912
2021 Lincoln County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $717 $722 $919 $1,143 $1,478
Average Rent $797 $802 $1,021 $1,270 $1,642
High Rent (110%) $877 $882 $1,123 $1,397 $1,806
2020 Lincoln County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $628 $640 $787 $980 $1,214
Average Rent $698 $711 $874 $1,089 $1,349
High Rent(110%) $768 $782 $961 $1,198 $1,484
2019 Lincoln County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $695 $711 $850 $1,085 $1,234
Average Rent $772 $790 $944 $1,205 $1,371
High Rent (110%) $849 $869 $1,038 $1,326 $1,508
2018 Lincoln County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $637 $676 $795 $996 $1,155
Average Rent $708 $751 $883 $1,107 $1,283
High Rent(110%) $779 $826 $971 $1,218 $1,411
2017 Lincoln County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $641 $682 $807 $1,010 $1,202
Average Rent $712 $758 $897 $1,122 $1,336
High Rent (110%) $783 $834 $987 $1,234 $1,470


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