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Section 8 rent in Franklin County, ME

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Franklin County, ME, covering 22 ZIP codes.

$1,105Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,216Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
22ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$660$777$950$855
1 Bedroom$740$848$1,050$933
2 Bedrooms$970$1,105$1,380$1,216
3 Bedrooms$1,280$1,456$1,820$1,602
4 Bedrooms$1,280$1,524$1,830$1,677

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,210$26,520
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,315$39,780
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,420$53,040
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,824$69,888

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Maine multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 22 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
04947 $1,050 $1,380 $1,820 $1,830
04955 $1,050 $1,380 $1,820 $1,830
04294 $880 $1,160 $1,530 $1,540
04940 $870 $1,140 $1,500 $1,510
04982 $870 $1,140 $1,510 $1,510
04938 $860 $1,130 $1,490 $1,500
04961 $920 $1,130 $1,480 $1,560
04992 $860 $1,130 $1,490 $1,500
04225 $850 $1,120 $1,480 $1,480
04234 $850 $1,120 $1,480 $1,480
04262 $850 $1,120 $1,480 $1,480
04936 $890 $1,110 $1,450 $1,510
04970 $850 $1,110 $1,470 $1,470
04964 $810 $1,070 $1,410 $1,540
04285 $810 $1,060 $1,390 $1,660

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County, ME?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Franklin County, ME is $1,105 per month, ranging from $970 to $1,380 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,216.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Franklin County, ME, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $970 to $1,380 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Maine?
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