Yorkshire Commons PB Section 8 York, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Yorkshire Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in York, ME with 32 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $473/month on average.
32
total units
97%
occupancy
$473
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 York St, York, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $20,881/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,983/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Yorkshire Commons
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 155 York St, York; 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 (~$473/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in York
- Pine Grove LIHTC§202 Senior
- York Senior Housing LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Commons LIHTC | Kittery | 4.8 km |
| Woodland Commons LIHTC | Kittery | 4.8 km |
| Foxwell at Kittery PB Section 8 | Kittery | 9.5 km |
| Foxwell Ii PB Section 8 | Kittery | 9.5 km |
| Keefe House PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 11.4 km |
| Atlantic Heights LIHTC | Portsmouth | 11.4 km |
| Inishmore LIHTC | Portsmouth | 12.1 km |
| Mariner's Village LIHTC | Portsmouth | 12.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in York
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Yorkshire Commons 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 Yorkshire Commons?
Residents report average rents near $473/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 Yorkshire Commons?
Contact the management office at 155 York St in York. 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.