Maine State Housing Authority

The Maine State Housing Authority, located in Augusta, Maine, is a government agency that manages public housing and rental assistance programs Serving Lincoln County (partial); Serving Cumberland County (partial); Serving Aroostook County (partial); Serving Waldo County (partial); Serving Somerset County (partial); Serving Washington County (partial); Serving Androscoggin County (partial); Serving Franklin County (partial); Serving Hancock County (partial); Serving Piscataquis County (partial); Serving Kennebec County (partial); Serving Oxford County (partial); Serving Knox County (partial); Serving York County (partial); Serving Sagadahoc County (partial); Serving Penobscot 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 Kennebec 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 4,465 housing vouchers to help eligible residents secure affordable housing in the private market.