Portland, ME Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Portland ranges from $2,340 (ZIP 04102) to $2,640 (ZIP 04109), with a median of $2,360 across 6 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04101 | $1,690 | $1,920 | $2,420 | $2,980 | $3,180 |
| 04102 | $1,630 | $1,850 | $2,340 | $2,890 | $3,080 |
| 04103 | $1,660 | $1,890 | $2,380 | $2,940 | $3,130 |
| 04104 | $1,630 | $1,850 | $2,340 | $2,890 | $3,080 |
| 04109 | $1,840 | $2,100 | $2,640 | $3,260 | $3,470 |
| 04112 | $1,630 | $1,850 | $2,340 | $2,890 | $3,080 |
Income limits: Cumberland County
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