Barker Mill Arms PB Section 8 Auburn, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Barker Mill Arms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Auburn, ME with 111 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $479/month on average.
111
total units
92%
occupancy
$479
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 Mill St, Auburn, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $20,094/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,376/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 47% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Barker Mill Arms
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 143 Mill St, Auburn; 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 (~$479/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Place PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Barker Mill Arms 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 Barker Mill Arms?
Residents report average rents near $479/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 Barker Mill Arms?
Contact the management office at 143 Mill St in Auburn. 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.