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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Lincoln County, ME (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Lincoln 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 | $1,222 | $1,100 – $1,344 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,403 | $1,263 – $1,543 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,936 | $1,742 – $2,130 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,943 | $1,749 – $2,137 |
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 $1,403 — 2% below 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: Alna town (Lincoln County), Boothbay town (Lincoln County), Boothbay Harbor town (Lincoln County), Bremen town (Lincoln County), Bristol town (Lincoln County), Damariscotta town (Lincoln County), Dresden town (Lincoln County), Edgecomb town (Lincoln County), Hibberts gore (Lincoln County), Jefferson town (Lincoln County), Louds Island UT (Lincoln County), Monhegan plantation (Lincoln County), Newcastle town (Lincoln County), Nobleboro town (Lincoln County), Somerville town (Lincoln County), South Bristol town (Lincoln County), Southport town (Lincoln County), Waldoboro town (Lincoln County), Westport Island town (Lincoln County), Whitefield town (Lincoln County), Wiscasset town (Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area | $1,061 | $1,392 | $1,799 |
| Kennebec County | $1,090 | $1,416 | $1,819 |
| Piscataquis County | $1,081 | $1,419 | $1,701 |
| Waldo County | $1,163 | $1,438 | $1,865 |
| Franklin County | $1,008 | $1,322 | $1,750 |
| Hancock County | $1,234 | $1,501 | $2,047 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Lincoln County.