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Section 8 and public housing · Maine

Housing Authorities in Maine

Maine has 24 public housing agencies. 20 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (15,870 in total) and 15 manage public housing (2,583 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in Maine

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
Maine State Housing AuthorityAugusta4,6040
Portland Housing AuthorityPortland2,709330
Lewiston Housing AuthorityLewiston1,592448
Housing Authority City of BangorBangor459567
The Housing Authority of the City of WestbrookWestbrook1,0260
Auburn Housing AuthorityAuburn595191
South Portland Housing AuthoritySouth Portland7400
Sanford Housing AuthoritySanford7190
Brunswick Housing AuthorityBrunswick6780
Waterville Housing AuthorityWaterville394194

All housing authorities in Maine by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

A

Auburn Housing Authority

Auburn, Androscoggin County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 784-7351
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address20 Great Falls Plz, Auburn, ME 04210 · Directions
  • Vouchers595 Section 8 vouchers, 416 in use
  • Public housing191 units, 159 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $32,850 for 1 person, $46,950 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $75,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,282 for 1 bedroom, $1,677 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 784-7351 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME007.

Augusta Housing Authority

Augusta, Kennebec County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(207) 626-2357
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1 Weston Ct, Augusta, ME 04330 · Directions
  • Vouchers494 Section 8 vouchers, 308 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $33,600 for 1 person, $48,000 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,050 for 1 bedroom, $1,374 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (207) 626-2357 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME030.

Maine State Housing Authority

Augusta, Kennebec County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(207) 626-4600
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address26 Edison Dr, Augusta, ME 04330 · Directions
  • Vouchers4,604 Section 8 vouchers, 3,521 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $33,600 for 1 person, $48,000 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,050 for 1 bedroom, $1,374 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (207) 626-4600 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME901.

B

Housing Authority City of Bangor

Bangor, Penobscot County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 942-6365
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address161 Davis Rd, Bangor, ME 04401 · Directions
  • Vouchers459 Section 8 vouchers, 414 in use
  • Public housing567 units, 549 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $37,300 for 1 person, $53,250 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $85,200 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,380 for 1 bedroom, $1,722 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 942-6365 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME009.

Bar Harbor Housing Authority

Bar Harbor, Hancock County · Public housing only

  • Phone(207) 288-4770
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address80 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 · Directions
  • Public housing116 units, 108 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $35,450 for 1 person, $50,600 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $80,950 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,171 for 1 bedroom, $1,484 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 288-4770 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME023.

Tremont Housing Authority

Bass Harbor, Hancock County · Public housing only

  • Phone(207) 288-4770
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address, Bass Harbor, ME 04653 · Directions
  • Public housing22 units, 21 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $35,450 for 1 person, $50,600 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $80,950 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,171 for 1 bedroom, $1,484 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 288-4770 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME026.

Bath Housing Authority

Bath, Sagadahoc County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(207) 443-3116
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address80 Congress Ave, Bath, ME 04530 · Directions
  • Vouchers264 Section 8 vouchers, 207 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $37,250 for 1 person, $53,200 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,332 for 1 bedroom, $1,659 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (207) 443-3116 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME019.

Biddeford Housing Authority

Biddeford, York County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(207) 282-6537
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address22 South St, Biddeford, ME 04005 · Directions
  • Vouchers214 Section 8 vouchers, 145 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $37,400 for 1 person, $53,400 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,500 for 1 bedroom, $1,792 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (207) 282-6537 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME028.

Brewer Housing Authority

Brewer, Penobscot County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 989-7890
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address15 Colonial Cir, Brewer, ME 04412 · Directions
  • Vouchers136 Section 8 vouchers, 142 in use
  • Public housing154 units, 153 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $37,300 for 1 person, $53,250 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $85,200 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,380 for 1 bedroom, $1,722 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 989-7890 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME021.

Brunswick Housing Authority

Brunswick, Cumberland County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(207) 725-8711
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address12 Stone St, Brunswick, ME 04011 · Directions
  • Vouchers678 Section 8 vouchers, 500 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $38,800 for 1 person, $55,400 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,561 for 1 bedroom, $1,941 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (207) 725-8711 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME006.

C

Caribou Housing Authority

Caribou, Aroostook County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(207) 493-4234
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address25 High St, Caribou, ME 04736 · Directions
  • Vouchers236 Section 8 vouchers, 133 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $32,200 for 1 person, $45,950 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$898 for 1 bedroom, $1,175 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (207) 493-4234 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME025.

E

Ellsworth Housing Authority

Ellsworth, Hancock County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 288-4770
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address430 Water St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 · Directions
  • Vouchers382 Section 8 vouchers, 266 in use
  • Public housing50 units, 48 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $35,450 for 1 person, $50,600 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $80,950 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,171 for 1 bedroom, $1,484 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 288-4770 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME027.

F

Fort Fairfield Housing Authority

Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 476-5771
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address18 Fields Ln, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 · Directions
  • Vouchers152 Section 8 vouchers, 111 in use
  • Public housing81 units, 78 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $32,200 for 1 person, $45,950 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $73,500 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$898 for 1 bedroom, $1,175 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 476-5771 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME002.

L

Lewiston Housing Authority

Lewiston, Androscoggin County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 783-1423
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address86 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,592 Section 8 vouchers, 973 in use
  • Public housing448 units, 337 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $32,850 for 1 person, $46,950 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $75,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,282 for 1 bedroom, $1,677 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 783-1423 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME005.

M

Mount Desert Housing Authority

Mount Desert, Hancock County · Public housing only

  • Phone(207) 288-4770
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address, Mount Desert, ME 04660 · Directions
  • Public housing18 units, 17 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $35,450 for 1 person, $50,600 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $80,950 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,171 for 1 bedroom, $1,484 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 288-4770 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME024.

O

Old Town Housing Authority

Old Town, Penobscot County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 827-6151
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address358 Main St, Old Town, ME 04468 · Directions
  • Vouchers213 Section 8 vouchers, 186 in use
  • Public housing87 units, 86 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $37,300 for 1 person, $53,250 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $85,200 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,380 for 1 bedroom, $1,722 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 827-6151 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME018.

P

Portland Housing Authority

Portland, Cumberland County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 773-4753
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address970 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04103 · Directions
  • Vouchers2,709 Section 8 vouchers, 2,287 in use
  • Public housing330 units, 256 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $48,700 for 1 person, $69,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $106,800 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,864 for 1 bedroom, $2,353 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 773-4753 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME003.

Presque Isle Housing Authority

Presque Isle, Aroostook County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 768-8231
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address58 Birch St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 · Directions
  • Vouchers159 Section 8 vouchers, 64 in use
  • Public housing185 units, 179 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $32,200 for 1 person, $45,950 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $73,500 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$898 for 1 bedroom, $1,175 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 768-8231 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME004.

S

Sanford Housing Authority

Sanford, York County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(207) 324-6747
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address17 School St, Sanford, ME 04073 · Directions
  • Vouchers719 Section 8 vouchers, 609 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $37,400 for 1 person, $53,400 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,500 for 1 bedroom, $1,792 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (207) 324-6747 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME011.

South Portland Housing Authority

South Portland, Cumberland County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(207) 773-4140
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address100 Waterman Dr Ste 101, South Portland, ME 04106 · Directions
  • Vouchers740 Section 8 vouchers, 678 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $48,700 for 1 person, $69,550 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,864 for 1 bedroom, $2,353 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (207) 773-4140 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME020.

Southwest Harbor Housing Authority

Southwest Harbor, Hancock County · Public housing only

  • Phone(207) 288-4770
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address24 Village Green Way, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 · Directions
  • Public housing50 units, 50 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $35,450 for 1 person, $50,600 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $80,950 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,171 for 1 bedroom, $1,484 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 288-4770 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME022.

V

Van Buren Housing Authority

Van Buren, Aroostook County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 868-5441
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address130 Champlain St, Van Buren, ME 04785 · Directions
  • Vouchers104 Section 8 vouchers, 69 in use
  • Public housing90 units, 88 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $32,200 for 1 person, $45,950 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $73,500 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$898 for 1 bedroom, $1,175 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 868-5441 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME001.

W

Waterville Housing Authority

Waterville, Kennebec County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(207) 873-2155
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address88 Silver St, Waterville, ME 04901 · Directions
  • Vouchers394 Section 8 vouchers, 322 in use
  • Public housing194 units, 186 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $33,600 for 1 person, $48,000 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $76,800 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,050 for 1 bedroom, $1,374 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (207) 873-2155 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME008.

The Housing Authority of the City of Westbrook

Westbrook, Cumberland County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(207) 854-9779
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address30 Liza Harmon Dr, Westbrook, ME 04092 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,026 Section 8 vouchers, 759 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $48,700 for 1 person, $69,550 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,864 for 1 bedroom, $2,353 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (207) 854-9779 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ME015.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in Maine?

HUD lists 24 public housing agencies in Maine: 20 administer Section 8 vouchers and 15 manage public housing. Together they have 2,583 public housing units and 15,870 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Maine?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in Maine?

Maine State Housing Authority, with 0 public housing units and 4,604 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Maine?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

Other states

Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.