Old Gurnet Housing PB Section 8 Brunswick, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Old Gurnet Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Brunswick, ME with 24 units reporting 71% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $420/month on average.
24
total units
71%
occupancy
$420
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Heath St, Brunswick, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $17,508/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,614/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
How to apply at Old Gurnet Housing
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 1 Heath St, Brunswick; 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 (~$420/mo average here).
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- 60-62 Pleasant Street §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topsham | 3.4 km |
| River Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topsham | 3.4 km |
| Barron's Hill Apartment I PB Section 8 | Topsham | 3.7 km |
| Barron's Hill Apartment I PB Section 8 | Topsham | 3.7 km |
| Westrum House §202 Senior | Topsham | 4.7 km |
| Westrum House §202 Senior | Topsham | 4.7 km |
| Northwood Court Apts LIHTC | Bath | 8.3 km |
| Huse School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bath | 10.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Old Gurnet Housing 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 Old Gurnet Housing?
Residents report average rents near $420/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 Old Gurnet Housing?
Contact the management office at 1 Heath St in Brunswick. 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.