2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 04961

New Portland, ME • Somerset County • Source: SAFMR

ME / New Portland

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 04961?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 04961 (New Portland, ME), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,140 for a studio, $1,190 for 1 bedroom, $1,490 for 2 bedrooms, $2,030 for 3 bedrooms and $2,260 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $1,341–$1,639 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 04961, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size HUD figure (monthly)
Studio $1,140
1 Bedroom $1,190
2 Bedroom $1,490
3 Bedroom $2,030
4 Bedroom $2,260
Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the Somerset County income limits for Section 8.

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