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Section 8 rent in Penobscot County, ME

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 43 ZIP codes.

$1,255Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,380Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
43ZIP 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$680$912$1,190$1,004
1 Bedroom$720$964$1,250$1,061
2 Bedrooms$940$1,255$1,640$1,380
3 Bedrooms$1,180$1,588$2,070$1,746
4 Bedrooms$1,390$1,828$2,450$2,011

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$2,510$30,120
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,765$45,180
Fourplex4 × 2BR$5,020$60,240
Fourplex4 × 3BR$6,352$76,224

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 43 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
04435 $1,250 $1,640 $2,070 $2,450
04419 $1,200 $1,570 $1,980 $2,340
04456 $1,170 $1,530 $1,930 $2,280
04932 $1,170 $1,530 $1,930 $2,280
04461 $1,170 $1,490 $1,910 $1,980
04428 $1,140 $1,460 $1,870 $2,010
04444 $1,100 $1,410 $1,800 $1,910
04450 $1,100 $1,410 $1,810 $1,870
04468 $1,100 $1,410 $1,810 $1,910
04411 $1,060 $1,390 $1,750 $2,070
04449 $1,040 $1,360 $1,710 $2,030
04434 $1,030 $1,350 $1,700 $2,010
04455 $1,020 $1,340 $1,690 $2,000
04459 $1,020 $1,340 $1,680 $1,990
04487 $1,020 $1,340 $1,690 $2,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Penobscot County, ME?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,255 per month, ranging from $940 to $1,640 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 $1,380.
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 Penobscot County, ME, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $940 to $1,640 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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