Arch Beta PB Section 8 Augusta, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Arch Beta is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Augusta, ME with 100 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $481/month on average.
100
total units
93%
occupancy
$481
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 Gray Birch Dr, Augusta, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $20,207/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,391/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Arch Beta
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 21 Gray Birch Dr, Augusta; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$481/mo average here).
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- Hodgkins School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Margaret Chase Smith House §202 Senior
- 99 Western LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roncalli Apartments §202 Senior | Augusta | 1.7 km |
| Elm Street Group Home PB Section 8 | Augusta | 2 km |
| Central Commons LIHTC | Hallowell | 2.2 km |
| Moco Housing Inc. §811 | Augusta | 2.5 km |
| John Marvin Towers §202 Senior | Augusta | 2.8 km |
| Inn at City Hall LIHTC | Augusta | 2.8 km |
| Water Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Augusta | 2.8 km |
| Water Street Apartments §811 PRA | Augusta | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Arch Beta have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Arch Beta?
Residents report average rents near $481/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Arch Beta?
Contact the management office at 21 Gray Birch Dr in Augusta. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.