Bessey Commons Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 Scarborough, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Bessey Commons Senior Housing is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Scarborough, ME with 54 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 272 Us Rte 1, Scarborough, ME 04074 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 54 |
| Placed in service | 2008 |
How to apply at Bessey Commons Senior Housing
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 272 Us Rte 1, Scarborough; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Scarborough
- Jocelyn Place LIHTC
- Bessey Crossing LIHTC
- The Uplands LIHTC
- The Uplands Ii LIHTC
- Southgate House LIHTC
- Village at Oak Hill PB Section 8
- Village Commons LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heights LIHTC | South Portland | 4.7 km |
| Ridgeland Estates LIHTC | South Portland | 6.1 km |
| Ridgeland Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Portland | 6.1 km |
| Cascade Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saco | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Scarborough
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bessey Commons Senior Housing have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Bessey Commons Senior Housing?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Bessey Commons Senior Housing?
Contact the management office at 272 Us Rte 1 in Scarborough. 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.