Elm Towers Public Housing Waterville, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Elm Towers is a Public Housing community in Waterville, ME with 194 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $504/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 22 months.
194
total units
96%
occupancy
$504
avg resident rent
22 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 Elm St, Waterville, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $22,745/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,936/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 42% |
How to apply at Elm Towers
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 60 Elm St, Waterville; 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 (~$504/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Waterville
- Seton Village PB Section 8
- St. Francis Apartments §202 Senior
- Gilman School LIHTCPB Section 8
- Durbin Apts PB Section 8
- Merici Woods LIHTC
- Pleasant Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8
- St. Francis Apartments Ii LIHTC
- Kennebec St Apts PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Halifax Commons LIHTC | Winslow | 2 km |
| Steele Development LIHTC | Winslow | 2.8 km |
| Gerald Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fairfield | 5.1 km |
| Island Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fairfield | 5.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Waterville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Elm Towers have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Elm Towers?
Residents report average rents near $504/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 Elm Towers?
Contact the management office at 60 Elm St in Waterville. 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.