Ellsworth Housing Authority

The Ellsworth Housing Authority, located in Bar Harbor, Maine, is a government agency that manages public housing and rental assistance programs Serving Hancock County (partial). They provide affordable housing solutions through Section 8 (HCV).

As a Public Housing Authority (PHA), they play a crucial role in providing affordable housing solutions to low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in the Hancock area. Their primary focus is on Section 8 (HCV) programs, ensuring that eligible residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing options.

They currently manage various housing assistance programs and oversee approximately 377 housing vouchers to help eligible residents secure affordable housing in the private market.