FY2027 Small Area FMR · Island Falls, ME
ZIP 04747 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 04747 (Island Falls, ME) is $1,220 a month, down 9.6% from FY2026. That is 4% above the Aroostook County, ME area-wide FMR of $1,175.
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 04747 sits in the Aroostook County, ME area
Of the 46 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 04747 has the 20th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Aroostook 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 $1,175 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,220 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $892 | $1,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $898 | $1,050 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,175 | $1,350 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,494 – $1,826 | $1,581 | $1,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,557 – $1,903 | $1,642 | $1,920 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,220 needs about $48,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $73,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $73,500. ZIP code 04747 lies mainly in Aroostook County. See the Aroostook 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 04747?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 04747 are $940 (studio), $950 (1 BR), $1,220 (2 BR), $1,660 (3 BR) and $1,730 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 04747?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 04747 that range is $1,098 to $1,342 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 04747?
The FY2026 income limits of the Aroostook County, ME area apply: median family income $73,800, low-income (80%) limit $73,500 for a family of four.