Centreville Commons PB Section 8 Lewiston, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Centreville Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lewiston, ME with 96 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $543/month on average.
96
total units
90%
occupancy
$543
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Knox St, Lewiston, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $22,825/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,532/yr |
| People per unit | 3.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Centreville Commons
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 1 Knox 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 (~$543/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lewiston
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- Meadowview Park Public Housing
- Pleasant View Acres PB Section 8
- Pleasant View Acres LIHTCPB Section 8
- Blake Street Towers Public Housing
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Bates Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Place Ste Marie PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Atkinson Apts/mansfield Build LIHTC | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Pierce Place / St. Laurent PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Gauvreau Place LIHTC | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Healy Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Frye School Housing PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
| Hartley Block LIHTC | Lewiston | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Centreville Commons 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 Centreville Commons?
Residents report average rents near $543/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 Centreville Commons?
Contact the management office at 1 Knox 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.