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Section 8 housing in Maine

Updated October 21, 2025 • 5 min read • 1,055 words
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Maine Section 8 Housing.

Get help in Maine from the Section 8 housing choice voucher program. This is a statewide service that aims to provide affordable, income subsidized homes, apartments, and private accommodations to the low income across the state. Local housing authorities take applications to section 8 housing near you in Maine , and find more details, requirements, and phone numbers below . There are income requirements in place, and applicants generally need to be in or near poverty, based on family size, or have a very low income. Maine residents also need to have a source of income, as up to 30% of the household income is required to be paid for section 8 homes. In addition, there are emergency section 8 vouchers in Maine for senior citizens, the disabled, or those who can’t be on the waiting list for some valid reason. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are also combined with other services. As an example, tenants often need to participate in employment, credit counseling, or “general” self-sufficiency programs. The federal government HUD organization will mandate this. In addition, tenants need to have a source of income, whether from retirement, SSI, disability, social security, or job or something. As section 8 housing is a rent subsidy - the government will not pay the entire cost. Also note that Maine section 8 vouchers can pay rent as well as a mortgage. This means homeowners can apply. Find where to apply for assistance at a housing authority near you below, either in person or online. The section 8 Maine housing program can help low income families, single adults or mothers and individuals pay their monthly rent for a safe, affordable home in the private rental market.

How to apply for section 8 housing in Maine near you below

Auburn HA

Phone: (207)784-7351

  • Great Falls Plaza, P O Box 3037

Auburn Maine 04212

Augusta Housing Authority

Phone: (207)626-2357

  • Union Street

Augusta ME 04330 In addition to these Section 8 housing agencies that can provide rent assistance, other non-profits and charities offer support. As there is the community action agency in Kennebec County that can help low income renters from ESG grants, security deposit help and more. Or try the

Maine State

Housing authority at 353 Water Street, Augusta Maine 04330. Phone: (207)626-4600. Or find homeless prevention in Maine .

Waterville Housing

authority is at

  • Silver St., Waterville ME 04901. Phone: (207)873-2155

Bangor Housing Authority and Penobscot County

Phone: (207)942-6365 161 Davis Road Bangor ME 04401 the HUD supported agency helps the low income, elderly and others find and move into low income housing using section 8 vouchers. Learn more online, including about the Penobscot County waiting list. Landlords also lease about private homes and apartments to section 8 beneficiaries. Find additional Penobscot County Maine agencies and non-profits who provide low income rent assistance and Section 8 aid. Get more details on help with rent in Penobscot County . There is also the Brewer HA,

  • Colonial Circle Suite 1, Brewer ME 04412. Phone: (207)989-7890

Hancock County and Bar Harbor Housing authority

Phone: (207)288-4770

Malvern Belmont Estates - No Mail

  • Mount Desert Street

Bar Harbor ME 04609

Or residents can try the non-profit Tremont Housing Authority. Address is Birchwood Lane, Bass Harbor ME 04653. Phone: (207)288-4770

Mount Desert HA

is another option at Maple Lane, Mount Desert ME 04660. Phone: (207)288-4770 Low income apartments are at SW Harbor HA,

  • Village Green Way, Southwest Harbor Maine 04679. Phone: (207)288-4770

Bath HA

Phone: (207)443-3116

  • Congress Avenue

Bath ME 04530

Biddeford HA

Phone: (207)282-6537

  • South Street

Bidderford ME 04005 Assistance programs from the HUD agency include section 8 voucher transfers; public housing; legal aid; self-sufficiency and more. Call them for requirements.

Caribou Housing Agency

Phone: (207)493-3324

  • High Street

Caribou ME 04736

Ellsworth Housing Authority

Phone: (207)288-4770 430 Water Street Ellsworth Maine 04605 Landlords rent out private apartments. Families will need to pay up to 30% of their income for the rent on the homes. There is also supportive housing, section 8 deposit help, furniture from local charities as well as other resources.

Fort Fairfield HA

Phone: (207)476-5771

  • Fields Lane

Fort Fairfield ME 04742

Lewiston HA

Phone: (207)783-1423

  • College Street

Lewiston ME 04240

Old Town Housing Authority

Phone: (207)827-6151 358 Main Street

Old Town ME 04468

Portland Housing Authority

Phone: (207)773-4753

  • Baxter Boulevard

Portland ME 04101 They operate section 8 for both Cumberland County as well as the city of Portland. Low income, section 8 qualified homes, apartments, and houses are widely available. Landlords across the city provide rent subsidized homes to part time workers, the working poor, elderly, as well as disabled. There are also assisted living, supported section 8 homes for the elderly. More Portland Maine and Cumberland County rent assistance programs. Or try

South Portland HA at

  • Landry Circle, South Portland ME 04106. Phone (207)773-4140

Another section 8 office is

Brunswick Housing Authority

at Stone, Brunswick ME 04011. Phone: (207)725-8711 Seniors looking for affordable homes can try

Westbrook Housing

at 30 Liza Harmon Drive, Westbrook Maine 04092. Phone: (207)854-9779

Presque Isle HA

Phone: (207)768-8231

  • Birch Street

Presque Isle, ME 04769

York County and Saco Housing Authority

Phone: (207)282-0032

  • South Street

Saco ME 04072 Apply for section 8 HCV at this office. The HUD program also helps low income families buy a home. Or learn about shelters, heating oil, and other resources. As there are more York Couny community action agencies and Maine assistance programs provide help with bill, rent, and other low income programs and resources.

Sanford HA

is another option. the address is 114 Emery Street, Suite One, Sanford ME 04073. Phone: (207)324-6747.

Van Buren HA

Phone: (207)868-5441 130 Champlain Street

Van Buren ME 04785

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