Rumford Island Complex PB Section 8 Rumford, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rumford Island Complex is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rumford, ME with 88 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average.
88
total units
95%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Congress St, Rumford, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $15,524/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,217/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 94% |
How to apply at Rumford Island Complex
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 20 Congress St, Rumford; 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 (~$370/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rumford
- Concorde Apts PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Housing PB Section 8 | Mexico | 2.4 km |
| Sun Valley Housing PB Section 8 | Mexico | 2.4 km |
| Sara Pepper Place LIHTC | Dixfield | 7.6 km |
| Dixfield Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Dixfield | 8.5 km |
| Dixfield Village Apts PB Section 8 | Dixfield | 12.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rumford Island Complex 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 Rumford Island Complex?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Rumford Island Complex?
Contact the management office at 20 Congress St in Rumford. 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.