Northern House PB Section 8 Fort Fairfield, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northern House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fort Fairfield, ME with 24 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $386/month on average.
24
total units
92%
occupancy
$386
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 Main St, Fort Fairfield, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $16,452/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,477/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 82% |
How to apply at Northern House
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 225 Main St, Fort 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 (~$386/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fort Fairfield
- Borderview Homes Public Housing
- The Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fields Lane PB Section 8
- Village Green Apts LIHTC
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northern House 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 Northern House?
Residents report average rents near $386/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 Northern House?
Contact the management office at 225 Main St in Fort 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.