FY2027 Small Area FMR · Monroe, ME
ZIP 04951 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 04951 (Monroe, ME) is $1,540 a month, down 8.3% from FY2026. That is 13% above the Waldo County, ME area-wide FMR of $1,367.
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 04951 sits in the Waldo County, ME area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 04951 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Waldo 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 $1,367 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,540 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,132 | $1,350 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $1,148 | $1,360 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,367 | $1,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,791 – $2,189 | $1,766 | $2,180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,230 | $2,007 – $2,453 | $1,981 | $2,370 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,540 needs about $61,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $92,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $74,150. ZIP code 04951 lies mainly in Waldo County. See the Waldo 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 04951?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 04951 are $1,280 (studio), $1,290 (1 BR), $1,540 (2 BR), $1,990 (3 BR) and $2,230 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 04951?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 04951 that range is $1,386 to $1,694 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 04951?
The FY2026 income limits of the Waldo County, ME area apply: median family income $92,700, low-income (80%) limit $74,150 for a family of four.