Hancock County, ME

Housing authorities serving Hancock County

This county is served by 5 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.

• Southwest Harbor Housing Authority

  24 Village Green Way, Southwest Harbor, ME, 04679 · 2072884770

• Ellsworth Housing Authority

  430 Water St, Ellsworth, ME, 04605 · 2072884770

• Bar Harbor Housing Authority

  80 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 · 2072884770

• Tremont Housing Authority

  Bass Harbor, ME, 04653 · 2072884770

• Mount Desert Housing Authority

  Mount Desert, ME, 04660 · 2072884770

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

• ORIOLE WAY

  3 ORIOLE WAY, ELLSWORTH, ME, 04605
  50 income-restricted units24 1BR, 16 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048

• LEONARD LAKE SENIOR HOUSING

  16 WOOD ST, ELLSWORTH, ME, 04605
  26 income-restricted units2 studio, 20 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044

• STRAW WAY FAMILY HOUSING

  10 STRAW WAY, ELLSWORTH, ME, 04605
  29 income-restricted units19 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043

• ELLSWORTH CONGREGATE

  21 EDGEWOOD WAY, ELLSWORTH, ME, 04605
  32 income-restricted units28 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →