Van Buren Housing Authority
130 Champlain St, Van Buren, ME, 04785 · ~194 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Van Buren Housing Authority served 160 households across 194 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $14,469, and pays an average of $347 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 160 of 194 units
- Avg. household income
- $14,469
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $347
- Avg. household size
- 1.7 people
- Households with children
- 23%
- Head of household 62+
- 36%
- Head of household with a disability
- 55%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 4 months
Unit mix: 42% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 34% 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 85 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA TERRACE | Van Buren | 85 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2025 |
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 Van Buren, 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.
MALISEET REVITALIZATION PROJECT 1
CLOVER COURT AND PINE DRIVE, HOULTON, ME, 0473028 income-restricted units12 2BR, 15 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045THE MEADOWS
16 HARMONY LN, FORT FAIRFIELD, ME, 0474225 income-restricted units20 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 20139% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043MARKET SQUARE COMMONS
40 MARKET SQ, HOULTON, ME, 0473017 income-restricted units of 28 total25 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040NORTH RIDGE APTS
17 JACOBS AVE, CARIBOU, ME, 0473649 income-restricted units1 1BR, 40 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19964% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026VILLAGE GREEN APTS
36 ELM ST, FORT FAIRFIELD, ME, 0474210 income-restricted units8 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026ACADEMY PARK APTS
28 ACADEMY ST, PRESQUE ISLE, ME, 0476930 income-restricted units26 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19954% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025PLEASANT HEIGHTS II
3 THIBODEAU ST, FORT KENT, ME, 0474316 income-restricted units14 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19954% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
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 Van Buren 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.