Bucknam Oaks PB Section 8 Mechanic Falls, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bucknam Oaks is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mechanic Falls, ME with 24 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $467/month on average.
24
total units
96%
occupancy
$467
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 Bucknam St, Mechanic Falls, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $19,556/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,927/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at Bucknam Oaks
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 11 Bucknam St, Mechanic Falls; 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 (~$467/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mechanic Falls
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bucknam Oaks 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 Bucknam Oaks?
Residents report average rents near $467/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 Bucknam Oaks?
Contact the management office at 11 Bucknam St in Mechanic Falls. 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.