Woods Edge PB Section 8 Alfred, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Woods Edge is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Alfred, ME with 15 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average.
15
total units
100%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 Saco Rd, Alfred, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $15,428/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,464/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Woods Edge
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 78 Saco Rd, Alfred; 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 (~$366/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Alfred
- Shaker Pond Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village View PB Section 8 | Springvale | 6.8 km |
| St. Ignatius LIHTC | Sanford | 7.4 km |
| Mayflower Place LIHTC | Sanford | 7.5 km |
| The Maples at Mayflower Drive LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sanford | 7.5 km |
| Patriot Place LIHTC | Sanford | 7.9 km |
| Millbrook Commons LIHTC | Sanford | 8.1 km |
| Timber Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sanford | 8.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Alfred
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Woods Edge 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 Woods Edge?
Residents report average rents near $366/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 Woods Edge?
Contact the management office at 78 Saco Rd in Alfred. 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.