Jfm #3 — Income-Restricted Housing in Lewiston, ME 04240
73 Bailey Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240
10 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Management office: (207) 440-6213Directions
How to apply
- Call the management office at (207) 440-6213 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2011
- Bedrooms
- 10 1 bedroom
- HUD inspection
- HUD inspection score: 91/100 (Jul 2025) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 04240
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,650/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $66,000/yr
- Renters in 04240 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 52%
Income limits (2026)
Lewiston-Auburn, ME area · median family income $96,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,750 | $32,850 | $52,600 |
| 2 | $22,550 | $37,600 | $60,100 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $42,250 | $67,600 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $46,950 | $75,100 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $50,750 | $81,150 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $54,500 | $87,150 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $58,200 | $93,150 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $62,000 | $99,150 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 04240 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | $1,210 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 | $1,282 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,677 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,080 | $2,119 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,459 |
Wider area = Lewiston-Auburn, ME. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 7 nearby ZIPs range from $1,640 (04280) to $1,970 (04252).
Census figures for 04240 (2020–2024 average): median rent $986. Median household income $55,393. 49% of homes are rented. 52% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 04240's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 04240Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Jfm #3?
Call (207) 440-6213 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Jfm #3 in Lewiston, ME 04240. These records do not show openings.
Is Jfm #3 Section 8 housing?
Jfm #3 is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.
How many units are at Jfm #3?
Public records list 10 units at Jfm #3 in Lewiston, ME 04240. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Jfm #3?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 04240 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Jfm #3?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Jfm #3 in Lewiston, ME 04240. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Lewiston, ME 04240?
Most income-restricted buildings in Lewiston, ME 04240 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $32,850, and $46,950 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($52,600 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Lewiston, ME 04240?
For many programs in Lewiston, ME 04240, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $32,850 a year for 1 person and $46,950 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $52,600 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Lewiston, ME 04240?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Lewiston, ME 04240, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Lewiston, ME 04240 is $1,650 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Jfm #3 take Section 8 vouchers?
Jfm #3 is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.