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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Belfast

Belfast, ME has 13 affordable and income-based rental properties with a total of 319 units across the city. Of the 6 properties with inspection scores on record, 4 rated excellent and 2 rated good, suggesting well-maintained conditions overall. The median market rent in Belfast is $962 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, making income-based housing an important option for the city's renters.

13
Properties
319
Total units
90/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$962/mo

Affordability in Belfast, ME

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Belfast is $962 and the median household income is $67,679. About 31% of households in Belfast are renters, and the 6 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in the city offer an important source of below-market housing for income-qualified residents.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
0 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Belfast Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 61 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Belfast

According to Walk Score, the area around Belfast's assisted properties earns a Walk Score of 61 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 59. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller Maine cities where a personal vehicle is often helpful for errands beyond the immediate neighborhood.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
4 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 4 public schools across 1 district serve Belfast, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$67,679 median income

Cost of Living in Belfast, ME

The median household income in Belfast is $67,679 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median asking rent across all rentals in the city is $962 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

About 31% of Belfast residents rent their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose costs exceed what their income comfortably supports.

  • Median household income: $67,679/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median monthly rent (all rentals): $962/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 31% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 6 assisted properties in Belfast have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to available flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 90/100(6 of 13 scored)
90+ (4)70–89 (2)No score (7)

13 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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About Affordable Housing in Belfast, ME

Belfast is a small coastal city in Waldo County with a modest but well-maintained affordable housing inventory. With 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties and 122 total units, options are limited, so knowing what is available and how each property performs matters.

About 31 percent of Belfast residents rent their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent citywide is $962 per month, giving renters a useful benchmark when comparing income-restricted units to the open market.

Property Conditions

All 6 properties in Belfast have been scored, and the results are encouraging. Four properties earned an excellent rating and two earned a good rating, with none falling into fair or poor categories, according to HUD inspection data.

Flood Risk

All 6 properties have been mapped for flood exposure, and none carry a high flood risk designation.

Getting Around

Belfast scores 61 (Somewhat Walkable) and 59 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Residents can handle some errands on foot, though a car is helpful for many trips.

Safety

The Belfast Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Schools

Belfast is served by 1 school district with 4 public schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Maine income limits (2026)Maine public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Maine

Helpful guides

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