Getting started.
Who this helps
Section 8 vouchers are available to very low-income households (generally below 50% of area median income). Public housing applications are income-based. Apply by phone or online. Waitlist times vary.
How to get started
Call (207) 942-6365 to inquire about availability and apply. Section 8 vouchers have a waitlist. You'll need to complete an application and provide income documentation. Once approved, you find an eligible rental unit and BangorHousing pays the subsidy directly to the landlord.
How they can help.
BangorHousing (Bangor Housing Authority) provides affordable housing for low-to-moderate income households in the greater Bangor area. They administer approximately 500 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and manage affordable apartment communities. The voucher program subsidizes rent, so tenants typically pay 30% of their adjusted income. BangorHousing serves residents of Bangor, Hermon, Hampden, Glenburn, and Veazie.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (approximately 500)
- Affordable housing apartment communities
- Subsidized rent (tenants pay ~30% of adjusted income)
- Serves Bangor, Hermon, Hampden, Glenburn, and Veazie
What to have ready.
Proof of income, photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members, and proof of residency in the service area.
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