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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $602 to a high of $736, with an average of $669.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $676, a maximum of $826, and an average of $751.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $888, peaking at a maximum of $1,086, and averaging at $987.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,234, a maximum of $1,508, and an average of $1,371.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,308 to a maximum of $1,598, with an average of $1,453.

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 Washington 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 Washington County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $602 $676 $888 $1,234 $1,308
Average Rent $669 $751 $987 $1,371 $1,453
High Rent(110%) $736 $826 $1,086 $1,508 $1,598
2023 Washington County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $586 $608 $800 $1,063 $1,144
Average Rent $651 $675 $889 $1,181 $1,271
High Rent (110%) $716 $743 $978 $1,299 $1,398
2022 Washington County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $572 $575 $757 $944 $1,099
Average Rent $635 $639 $841 $1,049 $1,221
High Rent(110%) $699 $703 $925 $1,154 $1,343
2021 Washington County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $539 $543 $716 $890 $977
Average Rent $599 $603 $795 $989 $1,085
High Rent (110%) $659 $663 $875 $1,088 $1,194
2020 Washington County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $531 $535 $704 $877 $953
Average Rent $590 $594 $782 $974 $1,059
High Rent(110%) $649 $653 $860 $1,071 $1,165
2019 Washington County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $569 $572 $744 $932 $1,006
Average Rent $632 $636 $827 $1,036 $1,118
High Rent (110%) $695 $700 $910 $1,140 $1,230
2018 Washington County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $555 $559 $688 $869 $992
Average Rent $617 $621 $764 $965 $1,102
High Rent(110%) $679 $683 $840 $1,062 $1,212
2017 Washington County, ME, ME Low Rent (90%) $516 $527 $625 $806 $950
Average Rent $573 $586 $694 $895 $1,055
High Rent (110%) $630 $645 $763 $985 $1,161


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