Birches LIHTC Old Orchard Beach, ME

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Birches is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Old Orchard Beach, ME with 88 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

88
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address75 Ross Rd, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units88
Placed in service1996

How to apply at Birches

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 75 Ross Rd, Old Orchard Beach; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Old Orchard Beach

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Cascade Brook LIHTCPB Section 8Saco2.2 km
Pine Ledge Terrace LIHTCSaco2.5 km
The Pines at Ocean Park PB Section 8Ocean Park2.8 km
Pinewood Manor, Inc. PB Section 8Ocean Park2.8 km
Pine Brook Terrace PB Section 8Saco3.4 km
The Ledges LIHTCPB Section 8Saco3.4 km
Ledgewood Terrace Aka the Ledges LIHTCSaco3.4 km
Ledgewood North LIHTCSaco3.4 km

← All subsidized housing in Old Orchard Beach

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Birches have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Birches?
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 Birches?
Contact the management office at 75 Ross Rd in Old Orchard Beach. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.