Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Auburn, ME
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Auburn with roughly 965 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $347 to $555 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Auburn
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Auburn
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Auburn Towne Hse Public Housing | 177 | $555 | 14 mo |
| Barker Mill Arms PB Section 8 | 111 | $479 | — |
| Auburn Esplanade PB Section 8 | 100 | $487 | — |
| Roak Block PB Section 8 | 74 | $429 | — |
| Androscoggin Village Ii LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Androscoggin Village PB Section 8 | 55 | $387 | — |
| 48 Hampshire Street LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Heritage Court PB Section 8 | 43 | $347 | — |
| Heritage Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| 62 Spring Street LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| 477 Minot Avenue LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Court Street Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Webster School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Auburn Commons PB Section 8 | 24 | $543 | — |
| Rivershore Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| 30 Drummond St LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Vincent Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| Riverpark LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| John F. Murphy No. 1 Corp. §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Carrier Court §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Auburn (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Mill Arms PB Section 8 | 111 | $479 | — |
| Auburn Esplanade PB Section 8 | 100 | $487 | — |
| Roak Block PB Section 8 | 74 | $429 | — |
| Androscoggin Village PB Section 8 | 55 | $387 | — |
| Heritage Court PB Section 8 | 43 | $347 | — |
| Heritage Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Webster School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Auburn Commons PB Section 8 | 24 | $543 | — |
| Rivershore Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Vincent Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Auburn
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Auburn Towne Hse Public Housing | 177 | $555 | 14 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Auburn
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin Village Ii LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| 48 Hampshire Street LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| 62 Spring Street LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| 477 Minot Avenue LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Court Street Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| 30 Drummond St LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Riverpark LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Androscoggin County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Androscoggin County: studio $1,140, 1-BR $1,218, 2-BR $1,586, 3-BR $2,050, 4-BR $2,305.
Full FMR table for Androscoggin County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Auburn
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Lewiston, ME
- Lisbon, ME
- Livermore Falls, ME
- Portland, ME
- Bangor, ME
- Westbrook, ME
- Augusta, ME
- South Portland, ME
- Biddeford, ME
- Saco, ME
- Bath, ME
- Waterville, ME
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.