FY2027 Small Area FMR · Abbot, ME
ZIP 04406 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 04406 (Abbot, ME) is $1,460 a month, down 3.9% from FY2026. That is 9% above the Piscataquis County, ME area-wide FMR of $1,340.
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 04406 sits in the Piscataquis County, ME area
Of the 17 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 04406 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Piscataquis County, 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 $1,340 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,460 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $933 | $1,050 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,120 | $1,008 – $1,232 | $1,024 | $1,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,340 | $1,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,575 – $1,925 | $1,610 | $1,820 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $1,761 | $2,010 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,460 needs about $58,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $72,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $73,500. ZIP code 04406 lies mainly in Piscataquis County. See the Piscataquis County, 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 04406?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 04406 are $1,020 (studio), $1,120 (1 BR), $1,460 (2 BR), $1,750 (3 BR) and $1,920 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 04406?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 04406 that range is $1,314 to $1,606 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 04406?
The FY2026 income limits of the Piscataquis County, ME area apply: median family income $72,100, low-income (80%) limit $73,500 for a family of four.