Persistence PB Section 8 Newburgh, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Persistence is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newburgh, ME with 20 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $417/month on average.
20
total units
95%
occupancy
$417
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $17,152/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,152/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Persistence
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; 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 (~$417/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Village PB Section 8 | Hampden | 3.5 km |
| Roe Village PB Section 8 | Hampden | 3.5 km |
| Sunset Meadows PB Section 8 | Bangor | 11.7 km |
| Northside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bangor | 12 km |
| Penquis Family Housing LIHTC | Bangor | 12 km |
| Kenduskeag Terrace PB Section 8 | Bangor | 12.1 km |
| Maine Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bangor | 12.1 km |
| Dirigo School PB Section 8 | Brewer | 12.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Persistence 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 Persistence?
Residents report average rents near $417/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 Persistence?
Contact the management office in Newburgh. 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.