Birchwoods Public Housing Bass Harbor, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Birchwoods is a Public Housing community in Bass Harbor, ME with 22 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $560/month on average.
22
total units
100%
occupancy
$560
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 21A Birchwood Ln, Bass Harbor, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $27,796/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,680/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 50% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 77% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at Birchwoods
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 21A Birchwood Ln, Bass Harbor; 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 (~$560/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Apts Public Housing | Southwest Harbor | 4.5 km |
| Ridge Apts Public Housing | Southwest Harbor | 4.5 km |
| Maple Lane Apts LIHTCPublic Housing | Northeast Harbor | 7 km |
| Atlantic Apts PB Section 8 | Swans Island | 8.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bass Harbor
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Birchwoods have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Birchwoods?
Residents report average rents near $560/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 Birchwoods?
Contact the management office at 21A Birchwood Ln in Bass Harbor. 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.