Ellsworth Housing Authority
430 Water St, Ellsworth, ME, 04605 · ~432 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Ellsworth Housing Authority served 351 households across 432 units (81% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.5 people, an average annual income of $18,143, and pays an average of $447 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 351 of 432 units
- Avg. household income
- $18,143
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $447
- Avg. household size
- 1.5 people
- Households with children
- 18%
- Head of household 62+
- 48%
- Head of household with a disability
- 61%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 20 months
Unit mix: 58% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 11% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 84 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union River Estates | Ellsworth | 84 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2026 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Income-restricted housing in Ellsworth, ME
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, 0460550 income-restricted units24 1BR, 16 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048LEONARD LAKE SENIOR HOUSING
16 WOOD ST, ELLSWORTH, ME, 0460526 income-restricted units2 studio, 20 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044STRAW WAY FAMILY HOUSING
10 STRAW WAY, ELLSWORTH, ME, 0460529 income-restricted units19 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043ELLSWORTH CONGREGATE
21 EDGEWOOD WAY, ELLSWORTH, ME, 0460532 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 →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Ellsworth Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.