Island Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Fairfield, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Island Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fairfield, ME with 23 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $363/month on average.
23
total units
87%
occupancy
$363
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Island Ave, Fairfield, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $15,107/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,420/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Island Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 2 Island Ave, Fairfield; 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 (~$363/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fairfield
- Gerald Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mountain View Apartments LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steele Development LIHTC | Winslow | 3.4 km |
| Elm Towers Public Housing | Waterville | 5.6 km |
| St. Francis Apartments §202 Senior | Waterville | 5.6 km |
| Pleasant Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waterville | 5.6 km |
| St. Francis Apartments Ii LIHTC | Waterville | 5.6 km |
| Kennebec St Apts PB Section 8 | Waterville | 5.6 km |
| Gilman School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waterville | 6.1 km |
| Merici Woods LIHTC | Waterville | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fairfield
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Island Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Island Apts?
Residents report average rents near $363/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 Island Apts?
Contact the management office at 2 Island Ave in Fairfield. 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.