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Housing Authority City of Bangor
Housing Authority City of Bangor is based in Bangor, Penobscot County, ME and administers 459 Section 8 vouchers and 567 public housing units.
HUD PHA code ME009. Program type: Combined. Households served: 976. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 47.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers (Bangor).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,225 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,550 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,900 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,200 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,500 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority City of Bangor
- PUBLIC NOTICEBangorHousing has developed a public notice for residents.
- Board Meeting Notice (August 2026)A notice about an August 2026 board meeting with Microsoft Teams details.
- RAD Blend InformationInformation about RAD Blend program from BangorHousing.
- PUBLIC NOTICEBangorHousing has prepared another public notice for residents.
- HIPPY and BangorHousing Partner to Bring Evidence-Based Early Learning to Families in Rural MaineBangorHousing partners with HIPPY to provide early learning to rural Maine families.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04401 | $1,330 | $1,400 | $1,750 | $2,240 | $2,540 |
| 04410 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $2,090 | $2,140 |
| 04411 | $1,260 | $1,380 | $1,810 | $2,470 | $2,540 |
| 04412 | $1,270 | $1,340 | $1,670 | $2,140 | $2,420 |
| 04417 | $890 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,690 | $1,810 |
| 04418 | $1,120 | $1,190 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,020 |
| 04419 | $1,390 | $1,530 | $2,000 | $2,730 | $2,800 |
| 04422 | $1,430 | $1,570 | $2,050 | $2,790 | $2,870 |
| 04427 | $1,040 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $2,040 | $2,100 |
| 04428 | $1,320 | $1,420 | $1,830 | $2,430 | $2,600 |
| 04429 | $1,460 | $1,520 | $1,910 | $2,510 | $2,780 |
| 04430 | $890 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,620 | $1,810 |
| 04434 | $1,330 | $1,460 | $1,910 | $2,610 | $2,680 |
| 04435 | $1,450 | $1,590 | $2,080 | $2,830 | $2,910 |
| 04444 | $1,290 | $1,380 | $1,760 | $2,330 | $2,520 |
| 04448 | $1,120 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,150 | $2,210 |
| 04449 | $1,500 | $1,650 | $2,160 | $2,940 | $3,030 |
| 04450 | $1,260 | $1,330 | $1,660 | $2,120 | $2,410 |
| 04451 | $1,110 | $1,190 | $1,560 | $2,110 | $2,180 |
| 04453 | $1,020 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $2,000 | $2,060 |
| 04455 | $1,240 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $2,430 | $2,490 |
| 04456 | $1,460 | $1,600 | $2,090 | $2,850 | $2,930 |
| 04457 | $1,120 | $1,190 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,020 |
| 04459 | $1,210 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,360 | $2,430 |
| 04460 | $1,120 | $1,190 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,020 |
| 04461 | $1,170 | $1,230 | $1,540 | $1,970 | $2,230 |
| 04462 | $890 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,620 | $1,810 |
| 04468 | $1,270 | $1,370 | $1,760 | $2,350 | $2,500 |
| 04469 | $1,390 | $1,490 | $1,870 | $2,420 | $2,690 |
| 04473 | $1,450 | $1,540 | $1,920 | $2,460 | $2,780 |
| 04474 | $1,360 | $1,430 | $1,790 | $2,290 | $2,590 |
| 04475 | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,980 | $2,060 |
| 04487 | $1,240 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $2,430 | $2,490 |
| 04488 | $1,200 | $1,320 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,420 |
| 04489 | $1,780 | $1,880 | $2,350 | $3,010 | $3,400 |
| 04493 | $890 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,740 | $1,810 |
| 04495 | $1,240 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $2,430 | $2,490 |
| 04497 | $900 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,620 | $1,810 |
| 04733 | $900 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,620 | $1,810 |
| 04765 | $890 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,620 | $1,810 |
| 04777 | $1,240 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $2,430 | $2,490 |
| 04928 | $1,280 | $1,410 | $1,840 | $2,510 | $2,580 |
| 04930 | $1,070 | $1,160 | $1,520 | $2,060 | $2,120 |
| 04932 | $1,480 | $1,630 | $2,130 | $2,900 | $2,980 |
| 04939 | $1,140 | $1,250 | $1,640 | $2,240 | $2,300 |
| 04953 | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $2,030 | $2,090 |
| 04969 | $1,210 | $1,280 | $1,600 | $2,150 | $2,260 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority City of Bangor
161 Davis Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 942-6365
Official website: bangorhousing.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority City of Bangor
Overview
The Housing Authority City of Bangor manages 567 public housing units and administers 459 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 976 households. The authority maintains a high occupancy rate of 95%, and it operates a combined program that includes both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority City of Bangor ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the Old Town Housing Authority, which administers 213 Section 8 vouchers, and the Brewer Housing Authority, which administers 136. On a statewide level, the authority holds the 10th position in terms of voucher size out of 20 authorities in Maine.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,040 to $2,270, with an average of $1,551. This is slightly below the state average of $1,560. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 04489 at $2,270, while the lowest is in ZIP code 04462 at $1,040.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Bangor, ME
- Benedicta, ME
- Bradford, ME
- Bradley, ME
- Brewer, ME
- Burlington, ME
- Cardville, ME
- Carmel, ME
- Charleston, ME
- Corinna, ME
- Corinth, ME
- Dexter, ME
- Dixmont, ME
- East holden, ME
- East millinocket, ME
- Eddington, ME
- Etna, ME
- Exeter, ME
- Garland, ME
- Hampden, ME
- Hudson, ME
- Kenduskeag, ME
- Kingman, ME
- Lagrange, ME
- Lee, ME
- Levant, ME
- Lincoln, ME
- Mattawamkeag, ME
- Medway, ME
- Milford, ME
- Millinocket, ME
- Newport, ME
- Old Town, ME
- Orono, ME
- Orrington, ME
- Passadumkeag, ME
- Patten, ME
- Plymouth, ME
- Seboeis, ME
- Sherman station, ME
- Springfield, ME
- Stetson, ME
- West enfield, ME
- Winn, ME
- Wytopitlock, ME
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Old Town Housing AuthorityOld Town, ME, 213 vouchers
- Brewer Housing AuthorityBrewer, ME, 136 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.