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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $734 to a high of $897, with an average of $815.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $761, a maximum of $931, and an average of $846.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $923, peaking at a maximum of $1,129, and averaging at $1,026.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,142, a maximum of $1,396, and an average of $1,269.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,319 to a maximum of $1,612, with an average of $1,465.

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 Somerset 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 Somerset County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $734 $761 $923 $1,142 $1,319
Average Rent $815 $846 $1,026 $1,269 $1,465
High Rent(110%) $897 $931 $1,129 $1,396 $1,612
2023 Somerset County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $645 $649 $828 $1,026 $1,159
Average Rent $717 $721 $920 $1,140 $1,288
High Rent (110%) $789 $793 $1,012 $1,254 $1,417
2022 Somerset County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $532 $581 $765 $976 $1,103
Average Rent $591 $646 $850 $1,084 $1,225
High Rent(110%) $650 $711 $935 $1,192 $1,348
2021 Somerset County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $474 $545 $718 $932 $1,016
Average Rent $527 $606 $798 $1,035 $1,129
High Rent (110%) $580 $667 $878 $1,139 $1,242
2020 Somerset County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $470 $537 $703 $920 $1,008
Average Rent $522 $597 $781 $1,022 $1,120
High Rent(110%) $574 $657 $859 $1,124 $1,232
2019 Somerset County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $522 $597 $770 $1,004 $1,076
Average Rent $580 $663 $856 $1,116 $1,196
High Rent (110%) $638 $729 $942 $1,228 $1,316
2018 Somerset County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $527 $571 $703 $933 $997
Average Rent $585 $634 $781 $1,037 $1,108
High Rent(110%) $644 $697 $859 $1,141 $1,219
2017 Somerset County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $520 $570 $680 $885 $938
Average Rent $578 $633 $756 $983 $1,042
High Rent (110%) $636 $696 $832 $1,081 $1,146


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