Washington County Residences PB Section 8 Machias, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington County Residences is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Machias, ME with 12 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $342/month on average.
12
total units
100%
occupancy
$342
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 North St, Machias, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $14,079/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,079/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Washington County Residences
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 2 North St, Machias; 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 (~$342/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Machias
- Sunrise Village PB Section 8
- Shiretown Apts LIHTC
- Jerrolds Place LIHTC
- Riverside Apts PB Section 8
- Sunrise Residence PB Section 8
- Ridgeview Apts LIHTC
← All subsidized housing in Machias
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington County Residences 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 Washington County Residences?
Residents report average rents near $342/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 Washington County Residences?
Contact the management office at 2 North St in Machias. 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.