Housing authoritiesMEAuburn Housing Authority
Auburn Housing Authority
Auburn Housing Authority is based in Auburn, Androscoggin County, ME and administers 595 Section 8 vouchers and 191 public housing units.
HUD PHA code ME007. Program type: Combined. Households served: 562. Occupancy: 72%. ZIP codes served: 14.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $1,197 | $1,279 | $1,665 | $2,153 | $2,420 | $2,783 |
| New Gloucester | $1,327 | $1,467 | $1,925 | $2,499 | $3,190 | n/a |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment / Multi-family), effective 2026-06-23. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Electric) | $88 | $116 | $175 | $308 |
| Gas (Natural Gas) | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 |
| Water and Sewer | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 |
| Trash | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04210 | $1,210 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,460 |
| 04222 | $1,400 | $1,480 | $1,900 | $2,400 | $2,870 |
| 04236 | $1,280 | $1,350 | $1,770 | $2,240 | $2,590 |
| 04240 | $1,190 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $2,080 | $2,420 |
| 04250 | $1,260 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,200 | $2,550 |
| 04252 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,970 | $2,490 | $2,890 |
| 04253 | $1,060 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,910 | $2,230 |
| 04254 | $1,030 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,850 | $2,080 |
| 04256 | $1,340 | $1,420 | $1,860 | $2,350 | $2,730 |
| 04258 | $1,260 | $1,340 | $1,750 | $2,220 | $2,580 |
| 04263 | $1,210 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,460 |
| 04274 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,650 |
| 04280 | $1,180 | $1,250 | $1,640 | $2,070 | $2,400 |
| 04282 | $1,260 | $1,340 | $1,750 | $2,210 | $2,570 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Auburn Housing Authority
20 Great Falls Plz, Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 784-7351
Email updates
About Auburn Housing Authority
Overview
The Auburn Housing Authority operates 191 public housing units and administers 595 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 562 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 72%, and it runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Auburn Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the Lewiston-Auburn area. It holds the eighth position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 20 authorities in Maine. Its peer, the Lewiston Housing Authority, administers 1585 vouchers, making it the leading authority in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Auburn Housing Authority's service area ranges from $1,340 to $1,920, with an average of $1,663. This is higher than the state average of $1,560. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 04222 at $1,920, while the lowest is in ZIP code 04254 at $1,340.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Lewiston Housing AuthorityLewiston, ME, 1,585 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.