Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lewiston, ME
There are 42 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lewiston with roughly 2,158 assisted units — including 22 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $262 to $617 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lewiston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lewiston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 296 | — | — |
| Hillview, R.a. & L.p. Public Housing | 188 | $459 | 20 mo |
| Meadowview Park Public Housing | 152 | $421 | 6 mo |
| Pleasant View Acres PB Section 8 | 100 | $518 | — |
| Pleasant View Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Blake Street Towers Public Housing | 97 | $353 | 7 mo |
| Centreville Commons PB Section 8 | 96 | $543 | — |
| Oak Park Apts PB Section 8 | 91 | $481 | — |
| Chestnut Place PB Section 8 | 72 | $346 | — |
| Chestnut Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Picker House Lofts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Hartley Block LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Pierce Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Pierce Place / St. Laurent PB Section 8 | 62 | $485 | — |
| The Lofts at Bates Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Dominican Court PB Section 8 | 45 | $338 | — |
| Dominican Court LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Place Ste Marie PB Section 8 | 40 | $431 | — |
| Gauvreau Place LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Maple Knoll Apartments PB Section 8 | 33 | $329 | — |
| Atkinson Apts/mansfield Build LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Healy Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Bates Street Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Frye School Housing PB Section 8 | 27 | $443 | — |
| Gateway PB Section 8 | 27 | $402 | — |
| Gateway LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Bates Terrace PB Section 8 | 26 | $617 | — |
| Bartlett St. Ct./blake St. Prom PB Section 8 | 22 | $382 | — |
| Birch Hill Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Lisbon Senior Village LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| 82 Pine St LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Blake & Walnut LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Corner of Dunn & 2nd Sts LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Maple Street Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Mount David Housing §811 | 14 | $262 | — |
| Bailey Ave §811 | 10 | — | — |
| John F Murphy Homes Inc §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Gerard & Conrad St LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| Washburn Apart PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| St Laurent Assoc LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Gauvreau Place §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Hartley Block §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lewiston (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 296 | — | — |
| Pleasant View Acres PB Section 8 | 100 | $518 | — |
| Pleasant View Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Centreville Commons PB Section 8 | 96 | $543 | — |
| Oak Park Apts PB Section 8 | 91 | $481 | — |
| Chestnut Place PB Section 8 | 72 | $346 | — |
| Chestnut Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Pierce Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Pierce Place / St. Laurent PB Section 8 | 62 | $485 | — |
| The Lofts at Bates Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Dominican Court PB Section 8 | 45 | $338 | — |
| Place Ste Marie PB Section 8 | 40 | $431 | — |
| Maple Knoll Apartments PB Section 8 | 33 | $329 | — |
| Healy Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Bates Street Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Lewiston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview, R.a. & L.p. Public Housing | 188 | $459 | 20 mo |
| Meadowview Park Public Housing | 152 | $421 | 6 mo |
| Blake Street Towers Public Housing | 97 | $353 | 7 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lewiston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picker House Lofts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Hartley Block LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Dominican Court LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Gauvreau Place LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Atkinson Apts/mansfield Build LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Lisbon Senior Village LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| 82 Pine St LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Blake & Walnut LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Corner of Dunn & 2nd Sts LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Maple Street Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Gerard & Conrad St LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| St Laurent Assoc LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
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 Lewiston
- 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
- Auburn, 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.