Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bangor, ME
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bangor with roughly 1,519 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $362 to $597 per month. Median reported wait: about 38 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bangor
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bangor
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capehart Public Housing | 511 | $530 | 27 mo |
| Bangor House PB Section 8 | 120 | $403 | — |
| Bradford Commons PB Section 8 | 80 | $408 | — |
| The Schoolhouse LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Miller Square on Harlow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Nason Park Manor Public Housing | 50 | $427 | 48 mo |
| Northwood Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $432 | — |
| Kenduskeag Terrace PB Section 8 | 40 | $409 | — |
| Newton Place LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Sunset Meadows PB Section 8 | 40 | $597 | — |
| Freese Assisted Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Stephen B. Mooers Village LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Bangor Waterworks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Miller Square on Harlow §202 Senior | 35 | $477 | — |
| Freese Building LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Blueberry Ridge LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Heights LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Maine Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Northside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Edward Ernst Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Crestwood Place PB Section 8 | 24 | $421 | — |
| Pembrook Pines LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Edward Ernst Manor PB Section 8 | 22 | $397 | — |
| St. Xavier's Home PB Section 8 | 19 | $362 | — |
| Fryeburg & Bethel Station LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Penquis Family Housing LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Mhcpv Housing PB Section 8 | 12 | $423 | — |
| Three Hudson St PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| The Schoolhouse §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bangor (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor House PB Section 8 | 120 | $403 | — |
| Bradford Commons PB Section 8 | 80 | $408 | — |
| Miller Square on Harlow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Northwood Apts PB Section 8 | 50 | $432 | — |
| Kenduskeag Terrace PB Section 8 | 40 | $409 | — |
| Sunset Meadows PB Section 8 | 40 | $597 | — |
| Freese Assisted Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Bangor Waterworks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Maine Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Northside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Edward Ernst Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Crestwood Place PB Section 8 | 24 | $421 | — |
| Edward Ernst Manor PB Section 8 | 22 | $397 | — |
| St. Xavier's Home PB Section 8 | 19 | $362 | — |
| Mhcpv Housing PB Section 8 | 12 | $423 | — |
Public housing developments in Bangor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capehart Public Housing | 511 | $530 | 27 mo |
| Nason Park Manor Public Housing | 50 | $427 | 48 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bangor
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 Schoolhouse LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Newton Place LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Stephen B. Mooers Village LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Freese Building LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Blueberry Ridge LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Heights LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Pembrook Pines LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Fryeburg & Bethel Station LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Penquis Family Housing LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Penobscot County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Penobscot County: studio $982, 1-BR $1,061, 2-BR $1,392, 3-BR $1,799, 4-BR $2,010.
Full FMR table for Penobscot County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bangor
- 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
- Brewer, ME
- Howland, ME
- Lincoln, ME
- Millinocket, ME
- Newport, ME
- Old Town, ME
- Orono, ME
- Portland, ME
- Lewiston, ME
- Westbrook, ME
- Augusta, ME
- Auburn, ME
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.