Margaret Chase Smith House §202 Senior Augusta, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Margaret Chase Smith House is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Augusta, ME with 44 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $502/month on average.
44
total units
95%
occupancy
$502
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Ridge Rd, Augusta, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $20,953/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,170/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 44% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Margaret Chase Smith House
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 7 Ridge Rd, Augusta; 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 (~$502/mo average here).
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- The Inn at City Hall and Kennebec Plaza LIHTC
- Arch Beta PB Section 8
- Greentree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Greentree Apts PB Section 8
- Kennebec Plaza PB Section 8
- Chateau Cushnoc PB Section 8
- Cony Flat Iron LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hodgkins School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- 99 Western LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roncalli Apartments §202 Senior | Augusta | 1.7 km |
| Elm Street Group Home PB Section 8 | Augusta | 2 km |
| Central Commons LIHTC | Hallowell | 2.2 km |
| Moco Housing Inc. §811 | Augusta | 2.5 km |
| John Marvin Towers §202 Senior | Augusta | 2.8 km |
| Inn at City Hall LIHTC | Augusta | 2.8 km |
| Water Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Augusta | 2.8 km |
| Water Street Apartments §811 PRA | Augusta | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Margaret Chase Smith House have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Margaret Chase Smith House?
Residents report average rents near $502/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 Margaret Chase Smith House?
Contact the management office at 7 Ridge Rd in Augusta. 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.