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Biddeford Housing Authority
Biddeford Housing Authority is based in Biddeford, York County, ME and administers 214 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code ME028. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 148. Occupancy: 69%. ZIP codes served: 36.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford/Saco | $1,225 | $1,525 | $1,850 | $2,225 | $2,400 |
| OOB/Buxton | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,000 | $2,400 | $2,600 |
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 2021-01-01. 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 (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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03901 | $1,550 | $1,700 | $2,230 | $2,660 | $3,330 |
| 03902 | $1,620 | $1,780 | $2,270 | $2,820 | $3,330 |
| 03903 | $1,960 | $2,160 | $2,820 | $3,360 | $4,020 |
| 03904 | $1,690 | $1,850 | $2,420 | $2,880 | $3,450 |
| 03905 | $2,100 | $2,300 | $3,010 | $3,590 | $4,410 |
| 03906 | $1,370 | $1,520 | $1,990 | $2,380 | $3,330 |
| 03907 | $1,940 | $2,150 | $2,570 | $3,530 | $3,980 |
| 03908 | $1,590 | $1,740 | $2,280 | $2,720 | $3,330 |
| 03909 | $1,490 | $1,640 | $2,140 | $2,550 | $3,330 |
| 03910 | $1,490 | $1,640 | $2,140 | $2,550 | $3,330 |
| 03911 | $1,490 | $1,640 | $2,140 | $2,550 | $3,330 |
| 04001 | $1,160 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $2,090 | $2,350 |
| 04002 | $1,160 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $2,070 | $2,310 |
| 04005 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,410 | $2,710 |
| 04006 | $1,320 | $1,460 | $1,750 | $2,410 | $2,710 |
| 04020 | $1,310 | $1,460 | $1,740 | $2,390 | $2,690 |
| 04027 | $1,430 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,600 | $2,930 |
| 04030 | $1,370 | $1,520 | $1,820 | $2,500 | $2,820 |
| 04042 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,540 |
| 04043 | $1,520 | $1,690 | $2,020 | $2,780 | $3,130 |
| 04046 | $1,450 | $1,610 | $1,920 | $2,640 | $2,970 |
| 04047 | $1,330 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,420 | $2,720 |
| 04048 | $1,420 | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,580 | $2,910 |
| 04049 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,540 |
| 04056 | $1,380 | $1,520 | $1,820 | $2,500 | $2,820 |
| 04061 | $1,370 | $1,520 | $1,840 | $2,490 | $2,790 |
| 04063 | $1,420 | $1,590 | $1,950 | $2,540 | $2,780 |
| 04064 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,540 |
| 04072 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,070 | $2,850 | $3,200 |
| 04073 | $1,270 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,310 | $2,600 |
| 04076 | $1,260 | $1,390 | $1,690 | $2,250 | $2,520 |
| 04083 | $1,330 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,420 | $2,720 |
| 04087 | $1,390 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,530 | $2,850 |
| 04090 | $1,420 | $1,570 | $1,880 | $2,580 | $2,910 |
| 04093 | $1,570 | $1,790 | $2,260 | $2,790 | $2,970 |
| 04095 | $1,420 | $1,570 | $1,880 | $2,580 | $2,910 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Biddeford Housing Authority
22 South St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: (207) 282-6537
Official website: bhousing.org
Email updates
About Biddeford Housing Authority
Overview
The Biddeford Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 214 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 148 households, with an occupancy rate of 69%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to low-income families in York County, Maine.
Scale and standing
The Biddeford Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in its service area. It holds the 15th position in the state based on the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 20 authorities in Maine. The Sanford Housing Authority, which administers 719 vouchers, is a notable peer in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,460 to $2,920, with an average of $1,919. This is higher than the state average of $1,560. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 03905 at $2,920, while the lowest is in ZIP code 04002 at $1,460.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Kittery, ME
- York, ME
- Acton, ME
- Arundel, ME
- Berwick, ME
- Biddeford, ME
- Cornish, ME
- East waterboro, ME
- Eliot, ME
- Hollis center, ME
- Kennebunk, ME
- Kezar falls, ME
- Limerick, ME
- Limington, ME
- Lyman, ME
- Maplewood, ME
- North Berwick, ME
- North waterboro, ME
- Ogunquit, ME
- Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Saco, ME
- Sanford, ME
- Shapleigh, ME
- South Berwick, ME
- Springvale, ME
- Waterboro, ME
- Wells, ME
- West buxton, ME
- West lebanon, ME
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Sanford Housing AuthoritySanford, ME, 719 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.