Housing Foundation I PB Section 8 Orono, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Housing Foundation I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Orono, ME with 32 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $511/month on average.
32
total units
91%
occupancy
$511
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $21,244/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,354/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Housing Foundation I
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; 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 (~$511/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Orono
- Housing Foundation Ii PB Section 8
- Hasbrouck Court PB Section 8
- Meadowview PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Pines LIHTC | Old Town | 6 km |
| Pembroke Pines LIHTC | Old Town | 6 km |
| One Flagg Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Veazie | 6.1 km |
| Graham School Senior Housing LIHTC | Veazie | 6.1 km |
| Lincoln Green PB Section 8 | Old Town | 7.4 km |
| Lincoln Green LIHTC | Old Town | 7.4 km |
| Newton Place LIHTC | Bangor | 7.9 km |
| Stephen B. Mooers Village LIHTC | Bangor | 7.9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Orono
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Housing Foundation I 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 Housing Foundation I?
Residents report average rents near $511/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 Housing Foundation I?
Contact the management office in Orono. 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.