Easton, ME Low Income Housing

Easton, ME Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Easton, ME

How do I qualify for low income housing in Easton, 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 Easton, ME

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Easton, 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 Easton, 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 Easton, Maine - Aroostook County

Studio Apartments $672
One Bedroom Apartments $841
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,117
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,266

List of Low Income Housing in or near Easton, ME

Mountain View Apartments - Mars Hill

64 Benjamin St
Mars Hill, ME - 04758
(207) 947-6795
Aroostook County
Listing Location: 6.37 miles from Easton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hillside Manor - Mars Hill

6 Hillside St
Mars Hill, ME - 04758
(207) 947-6795
Aroostook County
Listing Location: 6.66 miles from Easton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Helen Noreen Apartments - Presque Isle

51 Rainbow St
Presque Isle, ME - 04769
(207) 772-3399
Aroostook County
Listing Location: 8.75 miles from Easton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Academy Park - Presque Isle

28 Academy St
Presque Isle, ME - 04769
(207) 947-6795
Aroostook County
Listing Location: 8.79 miles from Easton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Presque Isle Housing Authority - Presque Isle

58 Birch Street
Presque Isle, ME - 04769
(207)768-8231
Aroostook County
Listing Location: 9.10 miles from Easton


Aroostook County Action Program, - Presque Isle

771 Main St
Presque Isle, MO -
207-768-3023
Aroostook County
Listing Location: 9.48 miles from Easton


Northern House - Fort Fairfield

225 Main St
Fort Fairfield, ME - 04742
(207) 947-6795
Aroostook County
Listing Location: 11.08 miles from Easton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fields Lane Ii - Fort Fairfield

18 Fields Ln
Fort Fairfield, ME - 04742
(207) 476-5771
Aroostook County
Listing Location: 11.12 miles from Easton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Supervised Independent Living Apartments - Caribou

5 Columbus Ave
Caribou, ME - 04736
(207) 498-6403
Aroostook County
Listing Location: 18.54 miles from Easton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lyndon Heights - Caribou

33 Lyndon St
Caribou, ME - 04736
207-498-3097
Aroostook County
Listing Location: 18.55 miles from Easton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Easton, 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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