Housing & Shelter

Lewiston Housing

Lewiston, Maine Public Housing & Section 8
By appointment

Manages public housing and Section 8 vouchers in Lewiston. Over 700 affordable housing units for low-income families, elderly, and disabled residents. Applications accepted for waitlist.

Who can use this?

Eligibility based on household income at or below HUD income limits for Androscoggin County. Open to families, elderly (62+), and disabled applicants. Applications are waitlisted.

About this resource

Lewiston Housing manages over 700 units of affordable public housing and administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program for the City of Lewiston. They serve low-income families, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities.

Services offered

  • Public housing apartments for families
  • Elderly housing (62+ or disabled)
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
  • Resident services coordination

What to expect

Visit or call during office hours to request an application. Once submitted, you'll be placed on the appropriate waiting list. Wait times vary. When a unit becomes available and you're at the top of the list, you'll be contacted for eligibility verification.

What to bring

Government-issued photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members, proof of income for all household members, and most recent tax return.

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