Orchard Terrace PB Section 8 Old Orchard Beach, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Orchard Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Old Orchard Beach, ME with 28 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $427/month on average.
28
total units
96%
occupancy
$427
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 133 Portland Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $17,671/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,960/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Orchard Terrace
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 133 Portland Ave, Old Orchard Beach; 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 (~$427/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Old Orchard Beach
- Birches LIHTC
- The Birches LIHTC
- The Pines at Ocean Park LIHTCPB Section 8
- Milliken Heights LIHTC
- Pleasantwood Estates Iii PB Section 8
- Pine Brook Apts LIHTC
- Pleasantwood Estate Iv LIHTC
- Centennial Plaza PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pines at Ocean Park PB Section 8 | Ocean Park | 2.2 km |
| Pinewood Manor, Inc. PB Section 8 | Ocean Park | 2.2 km |
| Cascade Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saco | 2.8 km |
| Pine Ledge Terrace LIHTC | Saco | 4.2 km |
| Southgate House LIHTC | Scarborough | 4.5 km |
| Pine Brook Terrace PB Section 8 | Saco | 4.8 km |
| The Ledges LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saco | 4.8 km |
| Ledgewood Terrace Aka the Ledges LIHTC | Saco | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Old Orchard Beach
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orchard Terrace 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 Orchard Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $427/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 Orchard Terrace?
Contact the management office at 133 Portland Ave in Old Orchard Beach. 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.