Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Biddeford, ME
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Biddeford with roughly 724 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $405 to $583 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Biddeford
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Biddeford
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Saco Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Pierson Lane Apts PB Section 8 | 68 | $577 | — |
| Pierson Lane Apts LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Mill at Saco Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Prospect Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $529 | — |
| Presidential Apts PB Section 8 | 45 | $405 | — |
| York Manor PB Section 8 | 45 | $418 | — |
| York Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Forest Green PB Section 8 | 40 | $583 | — |
| Forest Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Five Graham Street §202 Senior | 35 | $420 | — |
| St Andres Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Summer Block PB Section 8 | 32 | $430 | — |
| Riverbend Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Emery School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| The Convent at Mission Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Avignon Apts PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Biddeford (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Saco Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Pierson Lane Apts PB Section 8 | 68 | $577 | — |
| Mill at Saco Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Prospect Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $529 | — |
| Presidential Apts PB Section 8 | 45 | $405 | — |
| York Manor PB Section 8 | 45 | $418 | — |
| York Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Forest Green PB Section 8 | 40 | $583 | — |
| Forest Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| St Andres Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Summer Block PB Section 8 | 32 | $430 | — |
| Emery School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| The Convent at Mission Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Avignon Apts PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Biddeford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierson Lane Apts LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Riverbend Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: York County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for York County: studio $1,281, 1-BR $1,412, 2-BR $1,716, 3-BR $2,298, 4-BR $2,561.
Full FMR table for York County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Biddeford
- 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
- Berwick, ME
- Kennebunk, ME
- Kittery, ME
- North Berwick, ME
- Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Saco, ME
- Sanford, ME
- York, ME
- Portland, ME
- Lewiston, ME
- Bangor, ME
- Westbrook, ME
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.