Barrons Hill Apartment I — Income-Restricted Housing in Topsham, ME 04086

23 Winter St, Topsham, ME 04086

Section 8USDA ruralSeniors

32 units · 1–2 BR

Management office: (207) 621-7700 ext. 203Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the management office at (207) 621-7700 ext. 203 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1981
Bedrooms
28 1 bedroom · 4 2 bedrooms
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 96/100 (Jun 2026) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.
USDA rental assistance
9 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Accessible units
4

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Rents and income limits in 04086

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,210/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$88,400/yr
Renters in 04086 paying 30% or more of income on rent
40%

Income limits (2026)

Sagadahoc County, ME area · median family income $106,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$22,350$37,250$59,600
2$25,550$42,600$68,100
3$28,750$47,900$76,600
4$33,000$53,200$85,100
5$38,680$57,500$91,950
6$44,360$61,750$98,750
7$50,040$66,000$105,550
8$55,720$70,250$112,350

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.

Size04086Wider area
Studio$1,540$1,157
1 bedroom$1,770$1,332
2 bedrooms$2,210$1,659
3 bedrooms$3,060$2,297
4 bedrooms$3,690$2,773

Wider area = Sagadahoc County, ME. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 8 nearby ZIPs range from $1,540 (04530) to $2,020 (04011).

Census figures for 04086 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,355. Median household income $91,028. 21% of homes are rented. 40% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 14% 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 04086's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 04086

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Barrons Hill Apartment I?

Call (207) 621-7700 ext. 203 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Barrons Hill Apartment I in Topsham, ME 04086. These records do not show openings.

Is Barrons Hill Apartment I Section 8 housing?

Barrons Hill Apartment I 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 Barrons Hill Apartment I?

Public records list 32 units at Barrons Hill Apartment I in Topsham, ME 04086. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Barrons Hill Apartment I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 04086 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 Barrons Hill Apartment I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Barrons Hill Apartment I in Topsham, ME 04086. 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 Topsham, ME 04086?

Most income-restricted buildings in Topsham, ME 04086 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 $37,250, and $53,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($59,600 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 Topsham, ME 04086?

For many programs in Topsham, ME 04086, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $37,250 a year for 1 person and $53,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $59,600 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 Topsham, ME 04086?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Topsham, ME 04086, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Topsham, ME 04086 is $2,210 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 Barrons Hill Apartment I take Section 8 vouchers?

Barrons Hill Apartment I 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; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.