Lincoln Green PB Section 8 Old Town, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lincoln Green is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Old Town, ME with 30 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $519/month on average.
30
total units
90%
occupancy
$519
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 Shelter Ln, Old Town, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $21,526/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,864/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
How to apply at Lincoln Green
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 65 Shelter Ln, Old Town; 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 (~$519/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Old Town
- Marsh Island Apts Public Housing
- Penobscot River House PB Section 8
- Penobscot Terrace PB Section 8
- Lincoln Green LIHTC
- Pembroke Pines LIHTC
- Bickmore Manor PB Section 8
- Dow Apts PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot Elder Homes LIHTC | Indian Island | 2.4 km |
| Penobscot Elder Homes LIHTC | Indian Island | 2.4 km |
| Meadowview PB Section 8 | Orono | 4.5 km |
| Meadowview PB Section 8 | Orono | 4.5 km |
| Housing Foundation Ii PB Section 8 | Orono | 7.4 km |
| Housing Foundation I PB Section 8 | Orono | 7.4 km |
| Hasbrouck Court PB Section 8 | Orono | 7.4 km |
| One Flagg Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Veazie | 10.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Old Town
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lincoln Green 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 Lincoln Green?
Residents report average rents near $519/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 Lincoln Green?
Contact the management office at 65 Shelter Ln in Old Town. 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.