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There are 1,086 low-income apartments in York County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in York County, Maine can range from $1,084 to $1,248 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,200 low-income homes in York County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $327 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 York 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) |
| Westbrook Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) |
York County, Maine Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in York County, Maine
York County features 1,200 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 York County, Maine
There are 1,086 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in York County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in York County, Maine
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay York County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in York County.
2024 York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Alfred town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Arundel town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Berwick town | $1,150 | $1,292 | $1,697 | $2,232 | $2,880 |
| Biddeford city | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Buxton town | $1,319 | $1,512 | $1,946 | $2,418 | $2,742 |
| Cornish town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Dayton town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Eliot town | $1,150 | $1,292 | $1,697 | $2,232 | $2,880 |
| Hollis town | $1,319 | $1,512 | $1,946 | $2,418 | $2,742 |
| Kennebunk town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Kennebunkport town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Kittery town | $1,150 | $1,292 | $1,697 | $2,232 | $2,880 |
| Lebanon town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Limerick town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Limington town | $1,319 | $1,512 | $1,946 | $2,418 | $2,742 |
| Lyman town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Newfield town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| North Berwick town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Ogunquit town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Old Orchard Beach town | $1,319 | $1,512 | $1,946 | $2,418 | $2,742 |
| Parsonsfield town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Saco city | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Sanford city | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Shapleigh town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| South Berwick town | $1,150 | $1,292 | $1,697 | $2,232 | $2,880 |
| Waterboro town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| Wells town | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
| York town | $1,150 | $1,292 | $1,697 | $2,232 | $2,880 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
York County, ME Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 78 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,512 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,200 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.83% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.14 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Median Household Income | $57,919 ±$1,817 |
| Median Rent | $899 ±$20 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 48.43% ± 2.72pp |
| Total Population | 199,682 |
Population and Household Demographics
York County is a county in Maine with a population of 199,682. There are 82,127 households in the county with an average household size of 2.40 persons. 26.83% of households in York County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in York County
The median gross income for households in York County is $57,919 a year, or $4,827 a month. The median rent for the county is $899 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In York County, a household making less than $2,997 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 48.43% of households who rent are overburdened in York County.
Area Median Income In York 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 York County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $96,500
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 York 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 York 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 York County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$20,300 | $23,200 | $26,100 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the York County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$33,800 | $38,600 | $43,450 | $48,250 | $52,150 | $56,000 | $59,850 | $63,700 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the York County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$54,050 | $61,800 | $69,500 | $77,200 | $83,400 | $89,600 | $95,750 | $101,950 |
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