Chestnut Place PB Section 8 Lewiston, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chestnut Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lewiston, ME with 72 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average.
72
total units
94%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 282 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $14,160/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,301/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 63% |
How to apply at Chestnut Place
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 282 Lisbon 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 (~$346/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
- Blake Street Towers Public Housing
- Centreville Commons PB Section 8
- Oak Park Apts PB Section 8
- Chestnut Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Picker House Lofts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barker Mill Arms PB Section 8 | Auburn | 0.8 km |
| Pierce Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Dominican Court PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Dominican Court LIHTC | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Maple Knoll Apartments PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Bates Street Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Bates Terrace PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Hartley Block LIHTC | Lewiston | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chestnut Place 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 Chestnut Place?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Chestnut Place?
Contact the management office at 282 Lisbon 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.