FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mechanic Falls, ME
ZIP 04256 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 04256 (Mechanic Falls, ME) is $1,860 a month, down 1.1% from FY2026. That is 11% above the Lewiston-Auburn, ME area-wide FMR of $1,677.
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 04256 sits in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME area
Of the 29 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 04256 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lewiston-Auburn, 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 $1,677 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,860 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,210 | $1,350 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,282 | $1,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,674 – $2,046 | $1,677 | $1,880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,115 – $2,585 | $2,119 | $2,430 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,457 – $3,003 | $2,459 | $2,730 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,860 needs about $74,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $96,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,100. ZIP code 04256 lies mainly in Androscoggin County. See the Lewiston-Auburn, ME county 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 04256?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 04256 are $1,340 (studio), $1,420 (1 BR), $1,860 (2 BR), $2,350 (3 BR) and $2,730 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 04256?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 04256 that range is $1,674 to $2,046 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 04256?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME area apply: median family income $96,600, low-income (80%) limit $75,100 for a family of four.