Housing authorities across Maine administer public housing communities and rental voucher programs funded by HUD to help low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford safe housing in communities throughout the state.
Housing Authority locations are available in 20 cities across Maine. They are spread across 8 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include Augusta, Old Town, Southwest Harbor, which have the largest housing authorities managing thousands of public housing units and Section 8 vouchers for high-need urban populations.
Residents of Maine seeking affordable housing assistance should contact their local housing authority immediately — waitlists for public housing and Section 8 vouchers are often years long, so early application is essential.
Housing Authority by Counties
Residents of Maine who are on a housing authority waitlist should update their contact information any time they move or change phone numbers, as missing a notification letter can result in removal from the waitlist and the need to reapply.
Browse Housing Authority by county across Maine to find the nearest location.