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Hancock County Affordable Housing Availability

As of September, 2024, 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

Bar Harbor Housing Authority

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...

Ellsworth Housing Authority

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...

Mount Desert Housing Authority

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...

Tremont Housing Authority

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...

Southwest Harbor Housing Authority

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...

Fair Market Rent

The Tremont 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 2024.

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

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