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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Knox County, ME (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Knox County, ME, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,223 | $1,101 – $1,345 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,526 | $1,373 – $1,679 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,928 | $1,735 – $2,121 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,085 | $1,877 – $2,294 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. FY2026 FMRs are effective October 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,526 — 6% above the Maine median of $1,438 across all 19 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
This is a county-level (non-metro) FMR area covering: Appleton town (Knox County), Camden town (Knox County), Criehaven UT (Knox County), Cushing town (Knox County), Friendship town (Knox County), Hope town (Knox County), Isle au Haut town (Knox County), Matinicus Isle plantation (Knox County), Muscle Ridge Island UT (Knox County), North Haven town (Knox County), Owls Head town (Knox County), Rockland city (Knox County), Rockport town (Knox County), St. George town (Knox County), South Thomaston town (Knox County), Thomaston town (Knox County), Union town (Knox County), Vinalhaven town (Knox County), Warren town (Knox County), Washington town (Knox County). One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here.
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
Run the numbers for a deal in Knox County: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable Maine markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | $1,234 | $1,501 | $2,047 |
| Sagadahoc County | $1,264 | $1,577 | $2,193 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $1,218 | $1,586 | $2,050 |
| Waldo County | $1,163 | $1,438 | $1,865 |
| Piscataquis County | $1,081 | $1,419 | $1,701 |
| Kennebec County | $1,090 | $1,416 | $1,819 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Knox County.