Bates Terrace PB Section 8 Lewiston, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bates Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lewiston, ME with 26 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $617/month on average.
26
total units
96%
occupancy
$617
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 287 Bates St, Lewiston, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $26,263/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,061/yr |
| People per unit | 4.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 52% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
How to apply at Bates Terrace
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 287 Bates St, Lewiston; 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 (~$617/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lewiston
- River Valley Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hillview, R.a. & L.p. Public Housing
- Meadowview Park Public Housing
- Pleasant View Acres PB Section 8
- Pleasant View Acres LIHTCPB Section 8
- Blake Street Towers Public Housing
- Centreville Commons PB Section 8
- Oak Park Apts PB Section 8
- Chestnut Place PB Section 8
- Chestnut Place LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Picker House Lofts LIHTC | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| The Lofts at Bates Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Place Ste Marie PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Atkinson Apts/mansfield Build LIHTC | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Pierce Place / St. Laurent PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Gauvreau Place LIHTC | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Healy Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Frye School Housing PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bates Terrace 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 Bates Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $617/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 Bates Terrace?
Contact the management office at 287 Bates St in Lewiston. 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.