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Housing Choice Vouchers
Program Summary
MaineHousing’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program provides rental assistance to income-eligible tenants by subsidizing a portion of their monthly rent and utilities and paying it directly to their landlords. Where utilities are not included in rent, the program may pay a larger portion of the rent so that the tenant is able to cover utility payments.
The assistance provided is the difference between what the tenant pays toward rent (generally 30 - 40% of the household’s adjusted gross income) and the cost of the rent.
This program helps more than 3,800 low-income Maine households each month.
The assistance provided is the difference between what the tenant pays toward rent (generally 30 - 40% of the household’s adjusted gross income) and the cost of the rent.
This program helps more than 3,800 low-income Maine households each month.
Eligibility
Household income restrictions 
apply and vary by location and family size.
When awarding vouchers, MaineHousing gives priority to Maine people who are homeless.
You may be denied a voucher as a result of criminal activity, alcohol abuse, or other reasons. Vouchers may also be denied if you owe money to MaineHousing or another housing authority, unless you have entered into and are complying with a repayment agreement.
A housing choice voucher can be used for any type of private rental housing that meets certain housing quality inspection standards, provided the owner accepts you as a tenant. Landlords retain normal management rights and responsibilities, including tenant selection, collecting the tenant’s share of the rent, property management, and lease termination.
If you receive a Housing Choice Voucher from MaineHousing, are able to work, and want to be self-sufficient, you also may be eligible for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program
.
apply and vary by location and family size. When awarding vouchers, MaineHousing gives priority to Maine people who are homeless.
You may be denied a voucher as a result of criminal activity, alcohol abuse, or other reasons. Vouchers may also be denied if you owe money to MaineHousing or another housing authority, unless you have entered into and are complying with a repayment agreement.
A housing choice voucher can be used for any type of private rental housing that meets certain housing quality inspection standards, provided the owner accepts you as a tenant. Landlords retain normal management rights and responsibilities, including tenant selection, collecting the tenant’s share of the rent, property management, and lease termination.
If you receive a Housing Choice Voucher from MaineHousing, are able to work, and want to be self-sufficient, you also may be eligible for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program
. More Info
You may apply to both MaineHousing's program and local housing authorities housing choice voucher programs. Because waiting lists can be long, it may be to your advantage to apply to both State and local programs.
To apply for MaineHousing's Housing Choice Voucher Program apply online. To print out an application form visit our online application .
For more information see the related documents and links section on this page or contact:
housing choice voucher programs. Because waiting lists can be long, it may be to your advantage to apply to both State and local programs. To apply for MaineHousing's Housing Choice Voucher Program apply online
. To print out an application form visit our online application . For more information see the related documents and links section on this page or contact:
Housing Choice Vouchers Questions/Assistance
(866) 357-4853
(207) 624-5789
Fax: (207) 624-5713
HQS Inspections Questions/Assistance
(855) 887-6045
(207) 626-4621
MaineHousing Switchboard
(800) 452-4668
(207) 626-4600
TTY 711 Maine Relay
Please also feel free to contact your MaineHousing Program Officer directly.
Applications
Program Resources
- Housing Choice Vouchers Brochure
- 2022 HCV Administrative Plan
- 2022 STEP Administrative Plan
- DRAFT PHA Annual Plan
- 2022 PHA Annual Plan
- 4/11/22 Fair Market Rents
- 10/1/21 Fair Market Rents
- Payment Standards 01/2022
- Payment Standards 06/2022
- Utility Allowances
- Thinking About Porting To Maine
- HCV Move In Inspection Checklist
- Notice-Rental Assistance for People with Disabilities
- HCV COVID-19 Waivers
- HCV Landlord Resources
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