Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Maine
859 affordable buildingsin 200 cities and towns
Maine has 859 income-restricted buildings in 200 cities and towns — Portland has the most on this list (70). Pick a city for the map and phone numbers. These are HUD, USDA, and tax-credit records — not a vacancy list.
Cities with the most buildings
All cities and towns
- Portland (70)
- Lewiston (34)
- Bangor (29)
- Westbrook (21)
- Auburn (19)
- Augusta (18)
- South Portland (16)
- Belfast (15)
- Houlton (15)
- Biddeford (14)
- Rockland (14)
- Caribou (13)
- Saco (13)
- South Paris (13)
- Bath (12)
- Old Town (12)
- Ellsworth (10)
- Farmington (10)
- Old Orchard Beach (10)
- Waterville (10)
- Brunswick (9)
- Kennebunk (9)
- Machias (9)
- Orono (9)
- Presque Isle (9)
- Sanford (9)
- Norway (8)
- Scarborough (8)
- Skowhegan (8)
- Brewer (7)
- Camden (7)
- Gardiner (7)
- Lincoln (7)
- Windham (7)
- Fort Fairfield (6)
- Fort Kent (6)
- Millinocket (6)
- Milo (6)
- Boothbay Harbor (5)
- Bridgton (5)
- Calais (5)
- Damariscotta (5)
- Dexter (5)
- Freeport (5)
- Greenville (5)
- Guilford (5)
- Howland (5)
- Madawaska (5)
- Newport (5)
- Pittsfield (5)
- Searsport (5)
- Thomaston (5)
- Unity (5)
- Waldoboro (5)
- Washburn (5)
- Bar Harbor (4)
- Berwick (4)
- Dixfield (4)
- Dover Foxcroft (4)
- Eastport (4)
- Fairfield (4)
- Farmingdale (4)
- Fryeburg (4)
- Gorham (4)
- Limestone (4)
- Livermore Falls (4)
- Mars Hill (4)
- Milbridge (4)
- North Berwick (4)
- Topsham (4)
- Alfred (3)
- Bethel (3)
- Bucksport (3)
- Cornish (3)
- Falmouth (3)
- Lisbon (3)
- Lisbon Falls (3)
- Lubec (3)
- Madison (3)
- Mechanic Falls (3)
- Oakland (3)
- Randolph (3)
- Rangeley (3)
- Richmond (3)
- Rumford (3)
- Saint Francis (3)
- Southwest Harbor (3)
- Wilton (3)
- Ashland (2)
- Bowdoinham (2)
- Brooks (2)
- Buckfield (2)
- Buxton (2)
- Cherryfield (2)
- Corinna (2)
- East Millinocket (2)
- Easton (2)
- Eustis (2)
- Grand Isle (2)
- Hallowell (2)
- Hampden (2)
- Hartland (2)
- Jay (2)
- Kittery (2)
- Lincolnville (2)
- Mapleton (2)
- Mexico (2)
- Monson (2)
- Monticello (2)
- Newcastle (2)
- North Anson (2)
- Ocean Park (2)
- Oxford (2)
- Patten (2)
- Perry (2)
- Princeton (2)
- Sabattus (2)
- Saint Agatha (2)
- South Berwick (2)
- Springvale (2)
- Standish (2)
- Stratton (2)
- Strong (2)
- Van Buren (2)
- Vinalhaven (2)
- Wells (2)
- Winterport (2)
- Winthrop (2)
- Wiscasset (2)
- Yarmouth (2)
- York (2)
- Addison (1)
- Albion (1)
- Anson (1)
- Baileyville (1)
- Bass Harbor (1)
- Bingham (1)
- Blue Hill (1)
- Bradford (1)
- Bridgewater (1)
- Brownville (1)
- Canaan (1)
- Canton (1)
- Cape Elizabeth (1)
- Charleston (1)
- Columbia Falls (1)
- Corinth (1)
- Cumberland Center (1)
- Danforth (1)
- Deer Isle (1)
- Dennysville (1)
- Eagle Lake (1)
- East Machias (1)
- East Waterboro (1)
- Eddington (1)
- Edgecomb (1)
- Eliot (1)
- Franklin (1)
- Frenchville (1)
- Gray (1)
- Harrington (1)
- Holden (1)
- Island Falls (1)
- Jackman (1)
- Jonesboro (1)
- Kingfield (1)
- Lagrange (1)
- Leeds (1)
- Liberty (1)
- Limerick (1)
- Manchester (1)
- Mattawamkeag (1)
- Naples (1)
- New Limerick (1)
- New Sweden (1)
- Norridgewock (1)
- North Vassalboro (1)
- Northeast Harbor (1)
- Oakfield (1)
- Orrington (1)
- Parsonsfield (1)
- Passadumkeag (1)
- Peaks Island (1)
- Pembroke (1)
- Phillips (1)
- Raymond (1)
- Saint Albans (1)
- Sangerville (1)
- Sherman (1)
- Stetson (1)
- Stonington (1)
- Swans Island (1)
- Turner (1)
- Union (1)
- Warren (1)
- Waterford (1)
- West Enfield (1)
- West Paris (1)
- Windsor (1)
- Winter Harbor (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there affordable housing in Maine?
Yes — this directory lists 859 income-restricted buildings across 200 Maine cities and towns: tax-credit, public housing, Section 8, senior, and USDA rural rentals. Lists do not show vacancies.
Which cities in Maine have affordable housing?
Every Maine city and town with listed buildings is on this page. Cities with the most listed buildings include Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Westbrook, Auburn. Open a city for the map, ZIP codes, and phone numbers.
How do I find Section 8 housing in Maine?
Pick a city, then use the Section 8 filter on the results. That shows project-based Section 8 buildings. For a Housing Choice Voucher, apply with the local housing authority and estimate rent share on the Section 8 calculator. Search by ZIP if you already know it.
Do Maine affordable housing lists show vacancies?
No. ME building lists on this site come from HUD and USDA files. Call each property or housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
People Also Ask
How do I apply for low-income housing in Maine?
Search a Maine ZIP or city, open a building, and call the number. Public housing applications go to the housing authority. Project-based Section 8 and tax-credit apartments take applications at the building or its manager. Voucher waitlists are separate.
What is the income limit for affordable housing in Maine?
HUD sets income limits by metro or county, not one number for all of Maine. Open a ZIP page for the current 30% / 50% / 80% table for that area. Limits change each fiscal year.
How long is the Section 8 waiting list in Maine?
Maine has many housing authorities, each with its own voucher and public housing lists. Some stay closed for years. This site does not publish a statewide wait time. Call the authority that serves your city, or start from a ZIP page.
Can I use Section 8 in any ME city?
A Housing Choice Voucher is often portable after you lease up, but you still apply with a housing authority that has an open list. Project-based Section 8 stays with a specific building. Use this directory to find those buildings by city or ZIP.