Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Saco, ME
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Saco with roughly 642 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $362 to $671 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Saco
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Saco
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Brook Terrace PB Section 8 | 84 | $559 | — |
| The Ledges LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Lord Pepperell PB Section 8 | 66 | $450 | — |
| Pine Ledge Terrace LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Pleasant St Apts PB Section 8 | 45 | $466 | — |
| Paul Hazelton House §202 Senior | 35 | $450 | — |
| Golden/park Village and Maple Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Saco Voanne Senior Housing §202 Senior | 31 | $523 | — |
| Cascade Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Ledgewood Terrace Aka the Ledges LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Wardwell Gardens LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Ledgewood North LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lincoln St PB Section 8 | 21 | $671 | — |
| Lincoln Street Apts LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Kallock Terrace PB Section 8 | 20 | $362 | — |
| Nan §202 Senior | 14 | $597 | — |
| Park Village PB Section 8 | 12 | $380 | — |
| Maple Grove PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Beach Street House §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Saco (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Brook Terrace PB Section 8 | 84 | $559 | — |
| The Ledges LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Lord Pepperell PB Section 8 | 66 | $450 | — |
| Pleasant St Apts PB Section 8 | 45 | $466 | — |
| Golden/park Village and Maple Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Cascade Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Lincoln St PB Section 8 | 21 | $671 | — |
| Kallock Terrace PB Section 8 | 20 | $362 | — |
| Park Village PB Section 8 | 12 | $380 | — |
| Maple Grove PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Saco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ledge Terrace LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Ledgewood Terrace Aka the Ledges LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Wardwell Gardens LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Ledgewood North LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lincoln Street Apts LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
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 Saco
- 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
- Biddeford, ME
- Kennebunk, ME
- Kittery, ME
- North Berwick, ME
- Old Orchard Beach, 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.