FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mattawamkeag, ME
ZIP 04459 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 04459 (Mattawamkeag, ME) is $1,740 a month, up 9.4% from FY2026. That is 16% above the Penobscot County, ME (part) area-wide FMR of $1,496.
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 04459 sits in the Penobscot County, ME (part) area
Of the 42 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 04459 has the 18th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Penobscot County, ME (part) 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 $1,496 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,740 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 04459 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Aroostook County, ME (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 | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,042 | $1,130 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,330 | $1,197 – $1,463 | $1,144 | $1,220 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,566 – $1,914 | $1,496 | $1,590 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,124 – $2,596 | $2,039 | $2,070 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,187 – $2,673 | $2,096 | $2,300 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,740 needs about $69,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $79,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $73,500. ZIP code 04459 lies mainly in Aroostook County and Penobscot County. See the Penobscot County, ME (part) 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 04459?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 04459 are $1,210 (studio), $1,330 (1 BR), $1,740 (2 BR), $2,360 (3 BR) and $2,430 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 04459?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 04459 that range is $1,566 to $1,914 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 04459?
The FY2026 income limits of the Penobscot County, ME (part) area apply: median family income $79,000, low-income (80%) limit $73,500 for a family of four.