HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Penobscot County, ME?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Penobscot County, Maine, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,392 a month. Rents run from $982 for a studio up to $2,010 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Penobscot County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $982 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,061 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,392 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,799 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,010 |
How does Penobscot County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Maine.
Higher rent than 89% of counties in Maine · 58th of 529
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County | $2,202 |
| 1 | York County | $2,202 |
| 1 | York County | $2,202 |
| … 54 more … | ||
| 58 | Penobscot County(you are here) | $1,659 |
| … 468 more … | ||
| 459 | Aroostook County | $1,224 |
| 459 | Aroostook County | $1,224 |
| 459 | Aroostook County | $1,224 |
More data for Penobscot County, Maine
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ZIP codes in Penobscot County
The FMR figures above apply to all 45 ZIP codes in Penobscot County.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Penobscot County, ME for 2026?
In Penobscot County, Maine, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,392 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $982 for a studio to $2,010 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Penobscot County, ME?
A two-bedroom in Penobscot County, Maine has a Fair Market Rent of $1,392 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Penobscot County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Penobscot County, ME?
Every ZIP code in Penobscot County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Penobscot County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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