East Winthrop, ME Low Income Housing

East Winthrop, ME Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in East Winthrop, ME

How do I qualify for low income housing in East Winthrop, ME?
To qualify for low income housing in Maine, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in East Winthrop, ME

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in East Winthrop, ME, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in East Winthrop, ME. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For East Winthrop, Maine - Kennebec County

Studio Apartments $759
One Bedroom Apartments $971
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,203
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,443

List of Low Income Housing in or near East Winthrop, ME

Orchard Hill Apartments - Augusta

25 Ridge Rd
Augusta, ME - 04330
(207) 784-0142
Orchard Hill Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Orchard Hill Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kennebec County
Listing Location: 4.52 miles from East Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Margaret Chase Smith House - Augusta

7 Ridge Rd
Augusta, ME - 04333
(207) 373-1140
Margaret Chase Smith House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Margaret Chase Smith House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kennebec County
Listing Location: 4.52 miles from East Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Arch Beta - Augusta

3 Gray Birch Dr
Augusta, ME - 04330
(617) 482-5500
Arch Beta is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Arch Beta for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kennebec County
Listing Location: 4.63 miles from East Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

John Marvin Towers - Augusta

38 Townsend St
Augusta, ME - 04330
(207) 622-4936
John Marvin Towers is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact John Marvin Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corp. has 32 units at this location.   ...see full details
Kennebec County
Listing Location: 5.42 miles from East Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Chateau Cushnoc - Augusta

36 Townsend St
Augusta, ME - 04330
(207) 623-1112
Chateau Cushnoc is a Elderly low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Chateau Cushnoc for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corp. maintains 60 units at this location. ...see full details
Kennebec County
Listing Location: 5.42 miles from East Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Westman Village - Augusta

3 Littlefield St
Augusta, ME - 04330
(617) 482-5500
Westman Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Westman Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kennebec County
Listing Location: 5.55 miles from East Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Elm Street Group Home - Augusta

14 Elm St
Augusta, ME - 04330
(207) 626-3465
Elm Street Group Home is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Elm Street Group Home for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kennebec County
Listing Location: 5.58 miles from East Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Summer Street Residence - Augusta

8 Summer St
Augusta, ME - 04330
(207) 582-8021
Summer Street Residence is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Summer Street Residence for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kennebec County
Listing Location: 5.63 miles from East Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Maine State Housing Authority - Augusta

353 Water Street
Augusta, ME - 04330
207-626-4676
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Kennebec County
Listing Location: 5.75 miles from East Winthrop


Cotton Mill - Hallowell

2 Academy St
Hallowell, ME - 04347
(207) 623-2591
Cotton Mill is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cotton Mill for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Kennebec County
Listing Location: 5.79 miles from East Winthrop

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in East Winthrop, ME

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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