Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Belfast, ME
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Belfast with roughly 366 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $412 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Belfast
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Belfast
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Congress Square Commons LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Edward J. Reynolds House §202 Senior | 32 | $400 | — |
| Belfast Acres Estates LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Belfast Square Apts LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Penobscot Landing LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Ambassador Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Bay Head Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Birches LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Goose River Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Hilltop Birches I & Ii PB Section 8 | 24 | $412 | — |
| Huntress Gardens LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| The Ambassador PB Section 8 | 24 | $356 | — |
| Harbor Place PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| 195 Waldo Ave Apts §811 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Belfast (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Goose River Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Hilltop Birches I & Ii PB Section 8 | 24 | $412 | — |
| The Ambassador PB Section 8 | 24 | $356 | — |
| Harbor Place PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Belfast
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress Square Commons LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Belfast Acres Estates LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Belfast Square Apts LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Penobscot Landing LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Ambassador Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Bay Head Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Birches LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Huntress Gardens LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Waldo County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Waldo County: studio $1,156, 1-BR $1,163, 2-BR $1,438, 3-BR $1,865, 4-BR $2,025.
Full FMR table for Waldo County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Belfast
- 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
- Searsport, ME
- Portland, ME
- Lewiston, ME
- Bangor, ME
- Westbrook, ME
- Augusta, ME
- Auburn, 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.