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
201
Cities
Cities in Maine
Portland46 properties · 2,244 unitsLewiston18 properties · 780 unitsPortland18 properties · 1,384 unitsWestbrook15 properties · 914 unitsBangor13 properties · 653 unitsAugusta13 properties · 602 unitsSaco11 properties · 344 unitsSouth Portland11 properties · 751 unitsBangor9 properties · 283 unitsAuburn8 properties · 215 unitsAuburn8 properties · 441 unitsBiddeford8 properties · 323 unitsLewiston8 properties · 607 unitsRockland8 properties · 234 unitsBath7 properties · 402 unitsScarborough7 properties · 301 unitsBelfast7 properties · 197 unitsSanford6 properties · 233 unitsBelfast6 properties · 122 unitsBiddeford6 properties · 311 unitsSaco5 properties · 207 unitsBrunswick5 properties · 94 unitsBath5 properties · 315 unitsOld Orchard Beach5 properties · 263 unitsOld Town5 properties · 172 unitsSouth Paris5 properties · 88 unitsCaribou5 properties · 109 unitsWestbrook5 properties · 326 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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