Section 8 in Bangor, ME: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Bangor, ME metro area. FY2027 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,305 | $1,175 to $1,436 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,380 | $1,242 to $1,518 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,722 | $1,550 to $1,894 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,203 | $1,983 to $2,423 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,495 | $2,246 to $2,745 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Bangor is $1,722. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,550 to $1,894, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in Bangor
HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Bangor, ME metro rose from $1,659 in FY2026 to $1,722 in FY2027, a change of +$63 a month (+3.8%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.
| Bedrooms | FY2026 | FY2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,244 | $1,305 | +$61 (+4.9%) |
| 1-bedroom | $1,313 | $1,380 | +$67 (+5.1%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,659 | $1,722 | +$63 (+3.8%) |
| 3-bedroom | $2,133 | $2,203 | +$70 (+3.3%) |
| 4-bedroom | $2,242 | $2,495 | +$253 (+11.3%) |
The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.
Already renting with a voucher in Bangor? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.
Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.
Housing authorities serving Bangor
3 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.
- Status unknown
Housing Authority City of Bangor
Bangor , ME · ME009 · 459 HCV units
2079426365 - Status unknown
Old Town Housing Authority
Old Town , ME · ME018 · 213 HCV units
2078276151 - Status unknown
Brewer Housing Authority
Brewer , ME · ME021 · 136 HCV units
2079897890
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Bangor, ME?
In most of the state, yes. Maine has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Bangor, ME can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
Maine Human Rights Act, 5 M.R.S. §4582
Statute protects recipients of housing assistance, but Dussault v. RRE Coach Lantern Holdings (2014) lets landlords refuse voucher tenants over program requirements. Portland has its own ordinance. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Counties in the Bangor metro
County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Bangor?
- In the Bangor, ME metro, the FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,722 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of that benchmark is roughly $1,550 to $1,894. This is not an adopted payment standard or subsidy quote. ZIP schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules may differ. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
- What are the FY2027 Fair Market Rents in Bangor?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Bangor, ME metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,305, 1-bedroom $1,380, 2-bedroom $1,722, 3-bedroom $2,203, 4-bedroom $2,495. These are HUD benchmarks, not household subsidy amounts. Confirm whether your agency uses ZIP-based standards and which schedule applies to your unit.
- Did Section 8 rent limits change in Bangor for FY2027?
- The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Bangor, ME metro went from $1,659 in FY2026 to $1,722 in FY2027, an increase of $63 a month. FY2027 Fair Market Rents took effect on October 1, 2026. HUD's effective date does not automatically change a household's assistance. Ask your administering agency which adopted schedule and effective date apply to a new lease, move or reexamination.
- How do I apply for Section 8 in Bangor?
- Section 8 in Bangor is administered by Housing Authority City of Bangor, Old Town Housing Authority, Brewer Housing Authority. Each agency has its own application process, waiting lists and preferences. You may apply to more than one agency when eligible lists are open; a listing inquiry is not a voucher application. If you already have a voucher, confirm the receiving agency and any portability requirements for the proposed address.
Find Section 8 apartments in Bangor
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
Other Section 8 markets in ME
Rent limits from HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.