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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $733 to a high of $895, with an average of $814.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $738, a maximum of $902, and an average of $820.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $969, peaking at a maximum of $1,185, and averaging at $1,077.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,189, a maximum of $1,453, and an average of $1,321.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,529 to a maximum of $1,869, with an average of $1,699.

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 Oxford 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 Oxford County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $733 $738 $969 $1,189 $1,529
Average Rent $814 $820 $1,077 $1,321 $1,699
High Rent(110%) $895 $902 $1,185 $1,453 $1,869
2023 Oxford County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $656 $661 $869 $1,058 $1,381
Average Rent $729 $734 $966 $1,176 $1,534
High Rent (110%) $802 $807 $1,063 $1,294 $1,687
2022 Oxford County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $605 $608 $801 $990 $1,235
Average Rent $672 $676 $890 $1,100 $1,372
High Rent(110%) $739 $744 $979 $1,210 $1,509
2021 Oxford County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $569 $572 $754 $938 $1,168
Average Rent $632 $636 $838 $1,042 $1,298
High Rent (110%) $695 $700 $922 $1,146 $1,428
2020 Oxford County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $561 $564 $720 $957 $1,132
Average Rent $623 $627 $800 $1,063 $1,258
High Rent(110%) $685 $690 $880 $1,169 $1,384
2019 Oxford County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $612 $616 $752 $1,063 $1,237
Average Rent $680 $684 $836 $1,181 $1,374
High Rent (110%) $748 $752 $920 $1,299 $1,511
2018 Oxford County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $568 $572 $687 $999 $1,166
Average Rent $631 $635 $763 $1,110 $1,296
High Rent(110%) $694 $699 $839 $1,221 $1,426
2017 Oxford County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $516 $528 $624 $908 $1,099
Average Rent $573 $587 $693 $1,009 $1,221
High Rent (110%) $630 $646 $762 $1,110 $1,343


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