As of October, 2025, there are 20 Affordable Housing units currently available in Hancock County. There are 5 local Housing Authorities serving Hancock County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING HANCOCK COUNTY
Southwest Harbor Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 50 Units Available in the Southwest Harbor Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Southwest Harbor Housing Authority Serves the Southwest Harbor, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 50 Units Available in the Southwest Harbor Housing Authority. These Low-income H...
Tremont Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 22 Units Available in the Tremont Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Tremont Housing Authority Serves the Bass Harbor, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 22 Units Available in the Tremont Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Un...
Mount Desert Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 18 Units Available in the Mount Desert Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Mount Desert Housing Authority Serves the Mount Desert, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 18 Units Available in the Mount Desert Housing Authority. These Low-income Housi...
Ellsworth Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 427 Units Available in the Ellsworth Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Ellsworth Housing Authority Serves the Ellsworth, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 427 Units Available in the Ellsworth Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing...
Bar Harbor Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 115 Units Available in the Bar Harbor Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Bar Harbor Housing Authority Serves the Bar Harbor, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 115 Units Available in the Bar Harbor Housing Authority. These Low-income Housin...
Fair Market Rent
The Ellsworth Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Hancock County, ME Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$996
1 Bedroom
$1,002
2 Bedrooms
$1,188
3 Bedrooms
$1,576
4 Bedrooms
$1,582
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Hancock County for 2025.
Hancock County, ME Income Limit:
1 Person
$52,400
2 Persons
$59,850
3 Persons
$67,350
4 Persons
$74,800
5 Persons
$80,800
