Housing authoritiesMEMaine State Housing Authority
Maine State Housing Authority
Maine State Housing Authority is based in Augusta, Kennebec County, ME and administers 4,591 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code ME901. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 3,513. Occupancy: 77%. ZIP codes served: 27.
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 (Fuel 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.
Latest from Maine State Housing Authority
- MaineHousing And Project Home Announce Sept. 21 Reopening Of Maine Eviction Prevention ProgramMaineHousing and Project Home are reopening the Maine Eviction Prevention Program on September 21.
- MaineHousing Awards More Than $2 Million To Help Prevent Student Homelessness In Maine SchoolsMaineHousing has allocated over $2 million to combat student homelessness in schools across Maine.
- MaineHousing Recognizes Top 10 First Home Lenders During Augusta luncheonMaineHousing honored the top ten lenders for first-time homebuyer programs at a recent event in Augusta.
- Governor Mills, MaineHousing Announce Award of $12 Million for Creation of 92 Housing Units to Address HomelessnessGovernor Mills and MaineHousing announced a $12 million award to create 92 new housing units aimed at reducing homelessness.
- MaineHousing: Home Energy Assistance Program Accepting Applications Through May 29Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program are being accepted by MaineHousing until May 29th.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04259 | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,970 | $2,410 |
| 04265 | $1,290 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $2,190 | $2,680 |
| 04284 | $1,140 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,960 | $2,290 |
| 04330 | $1,100 | $1,160 | $1,350 | $1,750 | $2,130 |
| 04344 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,950 |
| 04345 | $1,060 | $1,140 | $1,420 | $1,980 | $2,390 |
| 04346 | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,840 | $2,260 |
| 04347 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,950 |
| 04349 | $1,460 | $1,470 | $1,920 | $2,470 | $3,030 |
| 04350 | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,850 | $2,270 |
| 04351 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,720 | $2,110 |
| 04352 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,950 |
| 04355 | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,780 | $2,180 |
| 04358 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,760 | $2,160 |
| 04359 | $1,060 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,790 | $2,190 |
| 04360 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,710 | $2,080 |
| 04363 | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,940 | $2,380 |
| 04364 | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,840 | $2,260 |
| 04901 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,750 | $2,140 |
| 04910 | $1,430 | $1,440 | $1,880 | $2,420 | $2,970 |
| 04917 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,950 |
| 04918 | $980 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,950 |
| 04926 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,760 | $2,160 |
| 04927 | $1,130 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,920 | $2,350 |
| 04963 | $990 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,990 |
| 04988 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,680 | $1,950 |
| 04989 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,860 | $2,290 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Maine State Housing Authority
26 Edison Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: (207) 626-4600
Official website: mainehousing.org
Email updates
About Maine State Housing Authority
Overview
The Maine State Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 4,591 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 3,513 households, with an occupancy rate of 77%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the region.
Scale and standing
The Maine State Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes, which include Kennebec, Lincoln, Somerset, and Waldo counties. It also holds the top position statewide in terms of voucher count, outpacing other agencies like the Augusta Housing Authority, which manages 494 vouchers, and the Waterville Housing Authority, with 394 vouchers. Among the 20 authorities in the state that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Maine State Housing Authority stands out as the largest.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,220 to $2,020, with an average of $1,471. This is slightly below the state average of $1,560. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 04349 at $2,020, while the lowest is in ZIP code 04918 at $1,220.
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.
- Augusta Housing AuthorityAugusta, ME, 494 vouchers
- Waterville Housing AuthorityWaterville, ME, 394 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.