FY2027 Small Area FMR · Limerick, ME
ZIP 04048 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 04048 (Limerick, ME) is $1,920 a month, up 6.1% from FY2026. That is 18% below the Portland, ME area-wide FMR of $2,353.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 04048 sits in the Portland, ME area
Of the 45 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 04048 has the 39th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Portland, ME is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $2,353 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,920 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 04048 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under York County, ME (part) (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,639 | $1,250 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,570 | $1,413 – $1,727 | $1,864 | $1,410 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $2,353 | $1,810 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,580 | $2,322 – $2,838 | $2,902 | $2,220 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,910 | $2,619 – $3,201 | $3,092 | $2,490 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,920 needs about $76,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $139,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $106,800. ZIP code 04048 lies mainly in York County. See the Portland, ME metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 04048?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 04048 are $1,420 (studio), $1,570 (1 BR), $1,920 (2 BR), $2,580 (3 BR) and $2,910 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 04048?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 04048 that range is $1,728 to $2,112 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 04048?
The FY2026 income limits of the Portland, ME area apply: median family income $139,100, low-income (80%) limit $106,800 for a family of four.