Hancock County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 393.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,227/mo
↑ 21.4% YoY
+37% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,234/mo
↑ 21.3% YoY
+29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,501/mo
↑ 24.9% YoY
+28% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,047/mo
↑ 28.9% YoY
+34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,055/mo
↑ 28.9% YoY
+17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,011 | $1,227 | +$216 (+21.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,017 | $1,234 | +$217 (+21.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,202 | $1,501 | +$299 (+24.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,588 | $2,047 | +$459 (+28.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,594 | $2,055 | +$461 (+28.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,360
$4,113/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$60,040
$5,003/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Piscataquis County
1 BR: $1,081/mo
Somerset County
1 BR: $1,083/mo
Androscoggin County
1 BR: $1,218/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,280/mo
Oxford County
1 BR: $989/mo
Sagadahoc County
1 BR: $1,264/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.