Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 264 · Households served: 209 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 8
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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