How many low income apartments are in Waterville, ME?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Waterville with approximately 520 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Waterville?

Tenant-paid rents in Waterville's assisted buildings typically range from about $429 to $524 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Waterville?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Waterville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Kennebec County: about $1,090/mo for one-bedroom and $1,416/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waterville, ME

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waterville with roughly 520 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $429 to $524 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.

assisted properties

520

subsidized units

$477

typical rent

22 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Waterville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waterville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Elm Towers Public Housing	194	$504	22 mo
Seton Village PB Section 8	140	$524	—
St. Francis Apartments §202 Senior	40	$429	—
Gilman School LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Durbin Apts PB Section 8	28	$461	—
Merici Woods LIHTC	28	—	—
Pleasant Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—
St. Francis Apartments Ii LIHTC	18	—	—
Kennebec St Apts PB Section 8	16	$515	—

Section 8 apartments in Waterville (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
Seton Village PB Section 8	140	$524	—
Gilman School LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Durbin Apts PB Section 8	28	$461	—
Pleasant Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—
Kennebec St Apts PB Section 8	16	$515	—

Public housing developments in Waterville

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
Elm Towers Public Housing	194	$504	22 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waterville

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
Merici Woods LIHTC	28	—	—
St. Francis Apartments Ii LIHTC	18	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Kennebec County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kennebec County: studio $1,082, 1-BR $1,090, 2-BR $1,416, 3-BR $1,819, 4-BR $2,158.

Full FMR table for Kennebec County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Waterville

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.