Blake Street Towers Public Housing Lewiston, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Blake Street Towers is a Public Housing community in Lewiston, ME with 97 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $353/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
97
total units
82%
occupancy
$353
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 Blake St, Lewiston, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $14,697/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,857/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Blake Street Towers
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 70 Blake 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 (~$353/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
- Centreville Commons PB Section 8
- Oak Park Apts PB Section 8
- Chestnut Place PB Section 8
- Chestnut Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Picker House Lofts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartley Block LIHTC | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Gateway PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Gateway LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Pierce Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Dominican Court PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Dominican Court LIHTC | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Maple Knoll Apartments PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Bates Street Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Blake Street Towers 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 Blake Street Towers?
Residents report average rents near $353/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 Blake Street Towers?
Contact the management office at 70 Blake 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.