Roak Block PB Section 8 Auburn, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Roak Block is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Auburn, ME with 74 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $429/month on average.
74
total units
89%
occupancy
$429
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 156 Main St, Auburn, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $18,033/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,487/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Roak Block
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 156 Main St, Auburn; 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 (~$429/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Apts PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Hartley Block LIHTC | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Gateway PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Gateway LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 0.8 km |
| Auburn Commons PB Section 8 | Auburn | 1.1 km |
| Chestnut Place PB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.4 km |
| Picker House Lofts LIHTC | Lewiston | 1.4 km |
| The Lofts at Bates Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewiston | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Roak Block 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 Roak Block?
Residents report average rents near $429/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 Roak Block?
Contact the management office at 156 Main St in Auburn. 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.