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Lewiston Housing Authority
Lewiston Housing Authority is based in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME and administers 1,585 Section 8 vouchers and 448 public housing units.
HUD PHA code ME005. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,300. Occupancy: 68%. ZIP codes served: 14.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Lewiston Housing Authority).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,085 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,191 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,506 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,845 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,130 |
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
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Lewiston Housing Authority
- Board of Commissioners RetreatThe Lewiston Housing Authority will hold a Board of Commissioners retreat at 9:00am on November 6, 2026 at the AC Hotel in Portland, ME. For more information, interested parties can contact Sarah Cash via email.
- October 2026 Board MeetingThe Lewiston Housing Authority will hold a virtual board meeting on October 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Registration is required to attend the webinar.
- 2026 Annual Board MeetingThe Lewiston Housing Authority will hold its annual board meeting on October 22, 2026, at 5:00pm at Fish Bones Grill in Lewiston, ME. Interested attendees should email Sarah Cash to RSVP.
- September 2026 Board MeetingThe Lewiston Housing Authority will hold a virtual board meeting on September 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- Regular Meeting of the LHA Financial CommitteeThe Lewiston Housing Authority's Financial Committee is holding a virtual meeting on September 24, 2026. Interested parties should contact Sarah Cash for attendance details.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04210 | $1,210 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,460 |
| 04222 | $1,400 | $1,480 | $1,900 | $2,400 | $2,870 |
| 04236 | $1,280 | $1,350 | $1,770 | $2,240 | $2,590 |
| 04240 | $1,190 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $2,080 | $2,420 |
| 04250 | $1,260 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,200 | $2,550 |
| 04252 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,970 | $2,490 | $2,890 |
| 04253 | $1,060 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,910 | $2,230 |
| 04254 | $1,030 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,850 | $2,080 |
| 04256 | $1,340 | $1,420 | $1,860 | $2,350 | $2,730 |
| 04258 | $1,260 | $1,340 | $1,750 | $2,220 | $2,580 |
| 04263 | $1,210 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,460 |
| 04274 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,650 |
| 04280 | $1,180 | $1,250 | $1,640 | $2,070 | $2,400 |
| 04282 | $1,260 | $1,340 | $1,750 | $2,210 | $2,570 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Lewiston Housing Authority
86 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 783-1423
Official website: lewistonhousing.org
Email updates
About Lewiston Housing Authority
Overview
The Lewiston Housing Authority operates 448 public housing units and administers 1,585 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,300 households. With an occupancy rate of 68%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents in Lewiston, Maine.
Scale and standing
The Lewiston Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Lewiston-Auburn area. It is also the third-largest provider of Section 8 vouchers in the state, out of 20 authorities. The Auburn Housing Authority, which administers 595 vouchers, is a notable peer in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Lewiston Housing Authority's service area ranges from $1,340 to $1,920, with an average of $1,663. This is slightly above the state average of $1,560. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 04222 at $1,920, while the lowest is in ZIP code 04254 at $1,340.
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.
- Auburn Housing AuthorityAuburn, ME, 595 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.