The Ambassador PB Section 8 Belfast, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Ambassador is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Belfast, ME with 24 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $356/month on average.
24
total units
96%
occupancy
$356
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 Congress St, Belfast, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $14,689/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,514/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at The Ambassador
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 6 Congress St, Belfast; 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 (~$356/mo average here).
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- Belfast Square Apts LIHTC
- Penobscot Landing LIHTC
- Ambassador Apts LIHTC
- Bay Head Apts LIHTC
- Birches LIHTC
- Goose River Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Place PB Section 8 | Belfast | 0.8 km |
| Harbor Place PB Section 8 | Belfast | 0.8 km |
| 195 Waldo Ave Apts §811 | Belfast | 2.4 km |
| 195 Waldo Ave Apts §811 | Belfast | 2.4 km |
| Windward Manor Apts LIHTC | Searsport | 7.4 km |
| Harborlight Square LIHTC | Searsport | 8.1 km |
| Seabreeze Apts LIHTC | Searsport | 8.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Ambassador 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 The Ambassador?
Residents report average rents near $356/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 The Ambassador?
Contact the management office at 6 Congress St in Belfast. 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.