Chateau Cushnoc PB Section 8 Augusta, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chateau Cushnoc is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Augusta, ME with 60 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $413/month on average.
60
total units
100%
occupancy
$413
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 Townsend St, Augusta, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $17,143/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,143/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Chateau Cushnoc
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 36 Townsend St, Augusta; 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 (~$413/mo average here).
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- Kennebec Plaza PB Section 8
- Cony Flat Iron LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hodgkins School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Margaret Chase Smith House §202 Senior
- 99 Western LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Street Group Home PB Section 8 | Augusta | 1.1 km |
| Inn at City Hall LIHTC | Augusta | 1.4 km |
| Water Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Augusta | 1.4 km |
| Water Street Apartments §811 PRA | Augusta | 1.4 km |
| Sturgeon Landing LIHTC | Augusta | 2 km |
| Roncalli Apartments §202 Senior | Augusta | 2.2 km |
| Moco Housing Inc. §811 | Augusta | 2.4 km |
| Orchard Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Augusta | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chateau Cushnoc 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 Chateau Cushnoc?
Residents report average rents near $413/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 Chateau Cushnoc?
Contact the management office at 36 Townsend St in Augusta. 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.