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Acadia Terrace — Income-Restricted Housing in Van Buren, ME 04785

29 Kennedy Ter, Van Buren, ME 04785

Public housing

90 units · 1–3 BR

Housing authority: (207) 868-5441Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through Van Buren Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (207) 868-5441.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Bedrooms (estimated)
3 1 bedroom · 33 2 bedrooms · 54 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$370/mo

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Rents and income limits in 04785

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,110/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$44,400/yr
Renters in 04785 paying 30% or more of income on rent
41%

Income limits (2026)

Aroostook County, ME area · median family income $73,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$19,300$32,200$51,450
2$22,050$36,800$58,800
3$27,320$41,400$66,150
4$33,000$45,950$73,500
5$38,680$49,650$79,400
6$44,360$53,350$85,300
7$50,040$57,000$91,150
8$55,720$60,700$97,050

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.

Size04785Wider area
Studio$850$892
1 bedroom$860$898
2 bedrooms$1,110$1,175
3 bedrooms$1,510$1,581
4 bedrooms$1,570$1,642

Wider area = Aroostook County, ME. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,110 (04746) to $1,290 (04762).

Census figures for 04785 (2020–2024 average): median rent $734. Median household income $41,528. 33% of homes are rented. 41% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 36% 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 04785's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 04785

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Acadia Terrace?

Apply through Van Buren Housing Authority, which runs Acadia Terrace. Call (207) 868-5441. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Acadia Terrace Section 8 housing?

Acadia Terrace is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Acadia Terrace?

Public records list 90 units at Acadia Terrace in Van Buren, ME 04785. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Acadia Terrace?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 04785 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 Acadia Terrace?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Acadia Terrace in Van Buren, ME 04785. 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 Van Buren, ME 04785?

Most income-restricted buildings in Van Buren, ME 04785 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 $32,200, and $45,950 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($51,450 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 Van Buren, ME 04785?

For many programs in Van Buren, ME 04785, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $32,200 a year for 1 person and $45,950 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $51,450 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 Van Buren, ME 04785?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Van Buren, ME 04785, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Van Buren, ME 04785 is $1,110 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 Acadia Terrace take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Acadia Terrace has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Van Buren, ME 04785 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Acadia Terrace.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, 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.