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Bath Housing Authority
Bath Housing Authority is based in Bath, Sagadahoc County, ME and administers 264 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code ME019. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 209. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 8.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Sagadahoc County).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,327 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,656 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,303 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,777 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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 Bath Housing Authority
- Bath Housing Kicks Off Construction of 47-Unit Anchorage SouthBath Housing has begun construction on Anchorage South, a 47-unit development that is part of their larger master plan for Congress Avenue.
- What’s the Scuttlebutt? Fall 2025 Updates from Bath HousingThis newsletter provides updates on new construction projects like Anchorage South, the impact of 24 new apartments at 540 Centre Street, and the ongoing success of the Comfortably Home program.
- Bath Housing Appoints Kathy Smith and Samantha Hallowell to Development Corp. Board of DirectorsThe Bath Housing Development Corporation has appointed Kathy Smith and Samantha Hallowell to its Board of Directors for five-year terms.
- Bath Housing Appoints Kathy Smith and Samantha Hallowell to Development Corp. Board of DirectorsBath Housing has appointed Kathy Smith and Samantha Hallowell to its Development Corporation Board for five-year terms to advance housing solutions through real estate development.
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGThe Bath Housing Authority is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to its annual plan and the Moving To Work (MTW) Supplement for the fiscal year 2027.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04008 | $1,280 | $1,440 | $1,740 | $2,410 | $2,840 |
| 04086 | $1,540 | $1,770 | $2,210 | $3,060 | $3,690 |
| 04287 | $1,300 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $2,360 | $2,820 |
| 04357 | $1,100 | $1,260 | $1,570 | $2,170 | $2,620 |
| 04530 | $1,070 | $1,240 | $1,540 | $2,130 | $2,570 |
| 04548 | $1,190 | $1,360 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,840 |
| 04562 | $1,160 | $1,310 | $1,630 | $2,220 | $2,730 |
| 04579 | $1,330 | $1,460 | $1,820 | $2,530 | $3,060 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Bath Housing Authority
80 Congress Ave, Bath, ME 04530
Phone: (207) 443-3116
Official website: bathhousing.org
Email updates
About Bath Housing Authority
Overview
The Bath Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 264 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 209 households, with an occupancy rate of 79%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Sagadahoc County.
Scale and standing
Among the 20 housing authorities in Maine that provide Section 8 vouchers, the Bath Housing Authority ranks 13th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier, with a significant number of vouchers compared to smaller agencies but fewer than those at the top. For example, larger authorities like the Portland Housing Authority and the Bangor Housing Authority have more vouchers, while smaller ones like the Machias Housing Authority have fewer.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,400 to $2,020, with an average of $1,631. This is slightly above the state average of $1,560. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 04579 at $2,020, while the lowest is in ZIP code 04562 at $1,400.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.