Fair Market Rents: Somerset County, ME (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Somerset County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | ME median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,015/mo | $1,105 (-8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,083/mo | $1,163 (-7%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,266/mo | $1,419 (-11%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,689/mo | $1,865 (-9%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,812/mo | $2,055 (-12%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in ME. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Somerset County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Somerset County
We track 481 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 3 | 79 |
| Skowhegan | 7 | 268 |