Westside Apartments
Riverview Apartments
The Heritage Development & E. Charles Dartnell Apartments
Dow Apartments III
Whim Station Apartments, Phase II
Whim Station Apartments, Phase I
The Heights
Bangor Waterworks
There are 453 low-income apartments in Penobscot County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Penobscot County, Maine can range from $528 to $681 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 2,668 low-income homes in Penobscot County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $288 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Penobscot County, 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 |
|---|---|
| Maine State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Penobscot County, Maine Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County features 2,668 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 Penobscot County, Maine
There are 453 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Penobscot County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Penobscot County, Maine
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Penobscot County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Penobscot County.
2024 Penobscot County, Maine Fair Market Rents
Fair Market Rents, often abbreviated as FMR, can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used to establish the payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects and initial rents for Section 8 project based assistance.
| Town/Area | Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Argyle UT | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Bangor city | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Bradford town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Bradley town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Brewer city | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Burlington town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Carmel town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Carroll plantation | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Charleston town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Chester town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Clifton town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Corinna town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Corinth town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Dexter town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Dixmont town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Drew plantation | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| East Central Penobscot UT | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| East Millinocket town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Eddington town | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Edinburg town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Enfield town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Etna town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Exeter town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Garland town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Glenburn town | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Greenbush town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Hampden town | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Hermon town | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Holden town | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Howland town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Hudson town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Kenduskeag town | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Kingman UT | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Lagrange town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Lakeville town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Lee town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Levant town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Lincoln town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Lowell town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Mattawamkeag town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Maxfield town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Medway town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Milford town | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Millinocket town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Mount Chase town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Newburgh town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Newport town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| North Penobscot UT | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Old Town city | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Orono town | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Orrington town | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Passadumkeag town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Patten town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Penobscot Indian Island Reservation | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Plymouth town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Prentiss UT | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Seboeis plantation | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Springfield town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Stacyville town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Stetson town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Twombly UT | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Veazie town | $881 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,585 | $1,705 |
| Webster plantation | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Whitney UT | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Winn town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
| Woodville town | $740 | $794 | $1,043 | $1,298 | $1,457 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Penobscot County, ME Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 109 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 3,286 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,668 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 32.41% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.09 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Median Household Income | $44,271 ±$1,142 |
| Median Rent | $734 ±$15 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 51.26% ± 3.07pp |
| Total Population | 153,437 |
Population and Household Demographics
Penobscot County is a county in Maine with a population of 153,437. There are 61,973 households in the county with an average household size of 2.36 persons. 32.41% of households in Penobscot County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Penobscot County
The median gross income for households in Penobscot County is $44,271 a year, or $3,689 a month. The median rent for the county is $734 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Penobscot County, a household making less than $2,447 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 51.26% of households who rent are overburdened in Penobscot County.
Area Median Income In Penobscot County
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.
In Penobscot County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $69,200
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 Penobscot County
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 Penobscot County
| 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 Penobscot County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,950 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,050 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Penobscot County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$26,550 | $30,350 | $34,150 | $37,900 | $40,950 | $44,000 | $47,000 | $50,050 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Penobscot County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$42,450 | $48,500 | $54,550 | $60,600 | $65,450 | $70,300 | $75,150 | $80,000 |
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