Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Augusta, ME
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Augusta with roughly 1,091 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $413 to $627 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Augusta
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Augusta
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenridge Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| The Inn at City Hall and Kennebec Plaza LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| Arch Beta PB Section 8 | 100 | $481 | — |
| Greentree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Greentree Apts PB Section 8 | 83 | $415 | — |
| Kennebec Plaza PB Section 8 | 67 | $440 | — |
| Chateau Cushnoc PB Section 8 | 60 | $413 | — |
| Cony Flat Iron LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Hodgkins School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Margaret Chase Smith House §202 Senior | 44 | $502 | — |
| 99 Western LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Orchard Hill Apts PB Section 8 | 36 | $627 | — |
| Orchard Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| John Marvin Towers §202 Senior | 32 | $464 | — |
| Sturgeon Landing LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Inn at City Hall LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Capital Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Glenridge Gardens PB Section 8 | 30 | $517 | — |
| Roncalli Apartments §202 Senior | 30 | $435 | — |
| Water Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Elm Street Group Home PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Glenridge Gardens PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| Moco Housing Inc. §811 | 3 | — | — |
| Water Street Apartments §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Augusta (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenridge Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Arch Beta PB Section 8 | 100 | $481 | — |
| Greentree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Greentree Apts PB Section 8 | 83 | $415 | — |
| Kennebec Plaza PB Section 8 | 67 | $440 | — |
| Chateau Cushnoc PB Section 8 | 60 | $413 | — |
| Cony Flat Iron LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Hodgkins School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Orchard Hill Apts PB Section 8 | 36 | $627 | — |
| Orchard Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Capital Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Glenridge Gardens PB Section 8 | 30 | $517 | — |
| Water Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Elm Street Group Home PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Glenridge Gardens PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Augusta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn at City Hall and Kennebec Plaza LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| 99 Western LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Sturgeon Landing LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Inn at City Hall LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kennebec County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kennebec County: studio $1,082, 1-BR $1,090, 2-BR $1,416, 3-BR $1,819, 4-BR $2,158.
Full FMR table for Kennebec County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Augusta
- 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
- Waterville, ME
- Portland, ME
- Lewiston, ME
- Bangor, ME
- Westbrook, ME
- Auburn, ME
- South Portland, ME
- Biddeford, ME
- Saco, ME
- Bath, ME
- Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Belfast, ME
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.