FY2027 Small Area FMR · Woolwich, ME
ZIP 04579 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 04579 (Woolwich, ME) is $1,820 a month, down 9.9% from FY2026. That is 10% above the Sagadahoc County, ME area-wide FMR of $1,659.
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 04579 sits in the Sagadahoc County, ME area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 04579 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Sagadahoc 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 $1,659 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,820 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,330 | $1,197 – $1,463 | $1,157 | $1,420 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,332 | $1,620 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 | $1,659 | $2,020 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,530 | $2,277 – $2,783 | $2,297 | $2,810 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,060 | $2,754 – $3,366 | $2,773 | $3,390 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,820 needs about $72,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $106,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $85,100. ZIP code 04579 lies mainly in Sagadahoc County. See the Sagadahoc 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 04579?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 04579 are $1,330 (studio), $1,460 (1 BR), $1,820 (2 BR), $2,530 (3 BR) and $3,060 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 04579?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 04579 that range is $1,638 to $2,002 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 04579?
The FY2026 income limits of the Sagadahoc County, ME area apply: median family income $106,400, low-income (80%) limit $85,100 for a family of four.