Union River Estates Public Housing Ellsworth, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Union River Estates is a Public Housing community in Ellsworth, ME with 50 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $433/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
50
total units
98%
occupancy
$433
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 430 Water St, Ellsworth, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $19,415/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,950/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Union River Estates
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 430 Water St, Ellsworth; 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 (~$433/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ellsworth
- Oriole Way LIHTC
- Ellsworth Congregate LIHTC
- Straw Way Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Leonard Lake Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Ellsworth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Union River Estates have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Union River Estates?
Residents report average rents near $433/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 Union River Estates?
Contact the management office at 430 Water St in Ellsworth. 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.