Last updated: 2026-09-06

Ellsworth Housing Authority

80 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

207-288-4770

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Waiting List Status: Open

About Ellsworth Housing Authority

Contact Ellsworth Housing Authority in Bar Harbor, Maine for Section 8 vouchers and public housing assistance. Phone: 207-288-4770. Waiting list status: Open. Programs: 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.

Section 8 Payment Standards: Hancock County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Your voucher from Ellsworth Housing Authority covers up to:

Studio
$1,227
max/month
1 BR
$1,234
max/month
2 BR
$1,501
max/month
3 BR
$2,047
max/month
4 BR
$2,055
max/month

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents 2026 · huduser.gov

Things You Care About

  • How to contact Ellsworth Housing Authority
  • Office location and directions
  • Available housing programs and services
  • Service area coverage: Serving Hancock County (partial)
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Contact Information

Phone
207-288-4770
Fax
2072884770

Office Location

Address
80 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
City, State ZIP
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Service Area
Serving Hancock County (partial)

Agency Details

PHA Code
ME027
Primary Program Type
Section 8 (HCV)
Housing Vouchers
377

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can reach Ellsworth Housing Authority at 207-288-4770.

The current waiting list status is: Open. Check this page regularly for updates as waiting lists can open and close frequently.

Ellsworth Housing Authority serves: Serving Hancock County (partial).

To apply for Section 8 housing assistance at Ellsworth Housing Authority:
  1. Check if the waiting list is currently open
  2. Submit an application when the list opens
  3. Provide required documentation including proof of income and identification
  4. Wait for your application to be processed

Contact them at 207-288-4770 for specific application requirements.

Many housing authorities accept applications through an online portal when their waiting list is open. You can apply or check for an online application on the official Ellsworth Housing Authority website: http://mainesection8centralwaitlist.org/dup/?page_id=122. If no online form is available, contact them at 207-288-4770 to apply by phone or in person.

To check your Section 8 or public housing waiting list status with Ellsworth Housing Authority:
  1. Log in to the applicant portal on their official website: http://mainesection8centralwaitlist.org/dup/?page_id=122, if one is offered
  2. Have your application or confirmation number ready
  3. Or call 207-288-4770 and ask for your current position on the waiting list

Keep your contact details up to date so you do not miss a notice when your name comes up.

Office hours are not published for every housing authority. Most public housing authorities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, and closed on federal holidays. Call 207-288-4770 to confirm hours before visiting, and to confirm the office at 80 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 is open.

Related Resources

Ellsworth Housing Authority Waiting Lists All Hancock County PHAs All Maine PHAs Maine Counseling Agencies Section 8 Guide How to Apply Guide

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, gender, and disability. The Fair Housing Act ensures that all persons receive equal housing opportunity. For more information about the Fair Housing Act and your rights, visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development .