Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Maine
Maine has 296 affordable and income-based rental properties with 10,220 total units spread across the state, from coastal cities like Portland and Rockland to inland hubs like Lewiston and Bangor. Of the 285 properties with inspection scores on record, 184 rate excellent and 86 rate good, reflecting a largely well-maintained portfolio. This guide helps renters find and compare income-based options across Maine's communities.
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Properties
20,529
Total units
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Cities
Cities in Maine
Portland64 properties · 3,628 unitsLewiston26 properties · 1,387 unitsBangor22 properties · 936 unitsWestbrook20 properties · 1,240 unitsAugusta17 properties · 767 unitsAuburn16 properties · 656 unitsSaco16 properties · 551 unitsSouth Portland15 properties · 914 unitsBiddeford14 properties · 634 unitsBelfast13 properties · 319 unitsBath12 properties · 717 unitsRockland10 properties · 309 unitsOld Orchard Beach8 properties · 355 unitsSouth Paris8 properties · 158 unitsScarborough8 properties · 339 unitsOld Town7 properties · 226 unitsWaterville7 properties · 308 unitsMachias7 properties · 108 unitsCaribou7 properties · 160 unitsBrunswick7 properties · 182 unitsSanford6 properties · 233 unitsKennebunk6 properties · 170 unitsHoulton6 properties · 160 unitsBoothbay Harbor5 properties · 107 unitsSkowhegan5 properties · 212 unitsBrewer5 properties · 148 unitsFreeport5 properties · 129 units
Cities with Affordable Housing in Maine
The cities below have the highest concentrations of HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC properties in Maine.
- Portland - 18 properties
- Lewiston - 18 properties
- Augusta - 13 properties
- Bangor - 13 properties
- Saco - 11 properties
- Rockland - 8 properties
- Biddeford - 8 properties
- Auburn - 8 properties
- Belfast - 6 properties
- Brunswick - 5 properties
Eligibility & how to apply
Helpful guides
How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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