Marsh Island Apts Public Housing Old Town, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marsh Island Apts is a Public Housing community in Old Town, ME with 86 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $589/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
86
total units
99%
occupancy
$589
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 345 Main St, Old Town, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $25,496/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,630/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 59% |
How to apply at Marsh Island Apts
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 345 Main St, 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 (~$589/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Old Town
- Penobscot River House PB Section 8
- Penobscot Terrace PB Section 8
- Lincoln Green 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 | 2.2 km |
| Penobscot Elder Homes LIHTC | Indian Island | 2.2 km |
| Meadowview PB Section 8 | Orono | 4.7 km |
| Meadowview PB Section 8 | Orono | 4.7 km |
| Housing Foundation Ii PB Section 8 | Orono | 8.1 km |
| Housing Foundation I PB Section 8 | Orono | 8.1 km |
| Hasbrouck Court PB Section 8 | Orono | 8.1 km |
| One Flagg Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Veazie | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Old Town
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marsh Island Apts 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 Marsh Island Apts?
Residents report average rents near $589/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 Marsh Island Apts?
Contact the management office at 345 Main St 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.