Public Housing Agencies Serving North Yarmouth, Maine
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Westbrook Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) |
| Maine State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Portland Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD); Moderate Rehabilitation |
North Yarmouth, Maine Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in North Yarmouth, Maine
North Yarmouth features 0 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in North Yarmouth, Maine
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in North Yarmouth.
Housing Choice Vouchers in North Yarmouth, Maine
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay North Yarmouth landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in North Yarmouth.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in North Yarmouth, Maine for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,751 and $2,141.
2024 North Yarmouth, Maine Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Yarmouth, Maine Fair Market Rent | $1,319 | $1,512 | $1,946 | $2,418 | $2,742 |
| North Yarmouth, Maine Payment Standard Range | $1,187 to $1,451 | $1,361 to $1,663 | $1,751 to $2,141 | $2,176 to $2,660 | $2,468 to $3,016 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
North Yarmouth, ME Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 0 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
North Yarmouth is a city in Cumberland County, Maine with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in North Yarmouth are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in North Yarmouth
The median gross income for households in North Yarmouth is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In North Yarmouth
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For North Yarmouth, the AMI is calculated from all households within Cumberland County.
In North Yarmouth, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $102,800
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in North Yarmouth
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in North Yarmouth
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the North Yarmouth AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,500 | $22,300 | $25,100 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the North Yarmouth AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,550 | $37,200 | $41,850 | $46,450 | $50,200 | $53,900 | $57,600 | $61,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the North Yarmouth AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$52,050 | $59,450 | $66,900 | $74,300 | $80,250 | $86,200 | $92,150 | $98,100 |
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