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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $627 to a high of $767, with an average of $697.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $704, a maximum of $860, and an average of $782.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $925, peaking at a maximum of $1,131, and averaging at $1,028.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,144, a maximum of $1,398, and an average of $1,271.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,382 to a maximum of $1,689, with an average of $1,535.

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 Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $627 $704 $925 $1,144 $1,382
Average Rent $697 $782 $1,028 $1,271 $1,535
High Rent(110%) $767 $860 $1,131 $1,398 $1,689
2023 Piscataquis County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $591 $595 $774 $995 $1,300
Average Rent $657 $661 $860 $1,105 $1,444
High Rent (110%) $723 $727 $946 $1,216 $1,588
2022 Piscataquis County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $550 $554 $690 $920 $1,182
Average Rent $611 $615 $767 $1,022 $1,313
High Rent(110%) $672 $677 $844 $1,124 $1,444
2021 Piscataquis County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $436 $556 $661 $910 $1,144
Average Rent $484 $618 $734 $1,011 $1,271
High Rent (110%) $532 $680 $807 $1,112 $1,398
2020 Piscataquis County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $475 $561 $643 $913 $1,129
Average Rent $528 $623 $714 $1,014 $1,254
High Rent(110%) $581 $685 $785 $1,115 $1,379
2019 Piscataquis County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $527 $563 $644 $932 $1,123
Average Rent $586 $625 $716 $1,035 $1,248
High Rent (110%) $645 $688 $788 $1,139 $1,373
2018 Piscataquis County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $503 $546 $627 $913 $1,013
Average Rent $559 $607 $697 $1,014 $1,125
High Rent(110%) $615 $668 $767 $1,115 $1,238
2017 Piscataquis County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $487 $531 $613 $892 $921
Average Rent $541 $590 $681 $991 $1,023
High Rent (110%) $595 $649 $749 $1,090 $1,125


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