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Augusta Housing Authority
Augusta Housing Authority is based in Augusta, Kennebec County, ME and administers 494 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code ME030. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 305. Occupancy: 61%. ZIP codes served: 27.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNEBEC COUNTY, MAINE | $984 | $991 | $1,276 | $1,599 | $1,912 | $2,198 |
| LINCOLN COUNTY, MAINE | $1,190 | $1,213 | $1,368 | $1,807 | $1,813 | $2,085 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Low Rise, Walkup, Row, Garden, Townhouse), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $54 | $76 | $89 | $98 | $113 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $86 | $118 | $153 | $184 | $236 |
| Heating (Electric) | $141 | $178 | $254 | $313 | $352 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $98 | $111 | $127 | $140 | $153 |
| Heating (Wood) | $49 | $65 | $86 | $103 | $119 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $78 | $109 | $143 | $177 | $225 |
| Heating (Other: Kerosene) | $95 | $132 | $174 | $215 | $273 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $8 | $10 | $12 | $16 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $17 | $20 | $26 | $32 | $40 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $38 | $42 | $47 | $52 | $60 |
| Other Electric | $61 | $71 | $84 | $98 | $114 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $22 | $30 | $38 | $46 | $58 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $43 | $49 | $63 | $78 | $101 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $68 | $83 | $100 | $117 | $143 |
| Water Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $18 | $22 | $27 | $32 | $38 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $31 | $38 | $48 | $61 | $78 |
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.
Latest from Augusta Housing Authority
- Housing rises on Gardiner former industrial siteNew housing development is underway on a former industrial site in Gardiner.
- Augusta to get 25 units of supportive housing for chronically homeless peopleAugusta will receive 25 units of supportive housing specifically for chronically homeless individuals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04259 | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,970 | $2,410 |
| 04265 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,190 | $2,680 |
| 04284 | $1,140 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,960 | $2,290 |
| 04330 | $1,100 | $1,160 | $1,350 | $1,750 | $2,130 |
| 04344 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,950 |
| 04345 | $1,060 | $1,140 | $1,420 | $1,980 | $2,390 |
| 04346 | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,840 | $2,260 |
| 04347 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,950 |
| 04349 | $1,460 | $1,470 | $1,920 | $2,470 | $3,030 |
| 04350 | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,850 | $2,270 |
| 04351 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,720 | $2,110 |
| 04352 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,950 |
| 04355 | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,780 | $2,180 |
| 04358 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,760 | $2,160 |
| 04359 | $1,060 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,790 | $2,190 |
| 04360 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,710 | $2,080 |
| 04363 | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,940 | $2,380 |
| 04364 | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,840 | $2,260 |
| 04901 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,750 | $2,140 |
| 04910 | $1,430 | $1,440 | $1,880 | $2,420 | $2,970 |
| 04917 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,950 |
| 04918 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,950 |
| 04926 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,760 | $2,160 |
| 04927 | $1,130 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,920 | $2,350 |
| 04963 | $990 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,990 |
| 04988 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,680 | $1,950 |
| 04989 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,860 | $2,290 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Augusta Housing Authority
1 Weston Ct, Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: (207) 626-2357
Email updates
About Augusta Housing Authority
Overview
The Augusta Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 494 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 305 households, with an occupancy rate of 61%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Augusta, Maine.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Augusta Housing Authority ranks second by voucher count. It manages 494 vouchers, fewer than the Maine State Housing Authority, which has 4,591, but more than the Waterville Housing Authority, which has 394. On a statewide scale, the Augusta Housing Authority holds the ninth position among 20 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,220 to $2,020, with an average of $1,471. This is slightly below the state average of $1,560. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 04349 at $2,020, while the lowest is in ZIP code 04918 at $1,220.
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.
- Maine State Housing AuthorityAugusta, ME, 4,591 vouchers
- Waterville Housing AuthorityWaterville, ME, 394 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.