Rankin Center PB Section 8 Rockland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rankin Center is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rockland, ME with 50 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $485/month on average.
50
total units
98%
occupancy
$485
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Rankin St, Rockland, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $20,742/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,520/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at Rankin Center
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 Rankin St, Rockland; 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 (~$485/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knox Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Thomaston | 6.8 km |
| Knox Hotel Apts PB Section 8 | Thomaston | 6.8 km |
| Rocky Coast House §202 Senior | Thomaston | 7.1 km |
| Applewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Camden | 10.3 km |
| Megunticook House LIHTC | Camden | 10.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rockland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rankin Center 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 Rankin Center?
Residents report average rents near $485/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 Rankin Center?
Contact the management office at 1 Rankin St in Rockland. 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.