Cotton Mill Apts PB Section 8 Hallowell, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cotton Mill Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hallowell, ME with 57 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $495/month on average.
57
total units
98%
occupancy
$495
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Academy St, Hallowell, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $21,283/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,283/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 44% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 77% |
How to apply at Cotton Mill Apts
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 2 Academy St, Hallowell; 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 (~$495/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hallowell
- Central Commons LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 99 Western LIHTC | Augusta | 3.3 km |
| Glenridge Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Augusta | 3.4 km |
| Arch Beta PB Section 8 | Augusta | 3.4 km |
| Margaret Chase Smith House §202 Senior | Augusta | 3.4 km |
| Orchard Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Augusta | 3.4 km |
| Orchard Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Augusta | 3.4 km |
| Glenridge Gardens PB Section 8 | Augusta | 3.4 km |
| Roncalli Apartments §202 Senior | Augusta | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hallowell
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cotton Mill Apts 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 Cotton Mill Apts?
Residents report average rents near $495/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 Cotton Mill Apts?
Contact the management office at 2 Academy St in Hallowell. 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.