Frequently Asked Questions

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Housing

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Q: What is Section 8 rent subsidy and how do I apply?

MaineHousing’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program provides rental assistance to income-eligible tenants by subsidizing a portion of their monthly rents and paying it directly to their landlords.

The assistance provided is the difference between what the tenant pays toward rent (generally 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.

To apply, request an application from the Department of Healty and Human Services, 114 Corn Shop Lane, Farmington, Me. 04938, (207) 778-8400. A program agent from the Maine State House Authority is available on the second Wednesday of each month. Applications are accepted by mail or in person. Forms are also available from the Maine State Housing Authority, 353 Water Street, Augusta, Me. 04330, (207) 626-4600; Toll Free # (800) 452-4668. The forms are also available on-line at the following website: http://www.mainehousing.org/Documents/Applications/Application-HousingChoiceVoucherSec8(MaineHousing).pdf.

The current waiting period on accepted applications is six months to one year.

Healthy Community Coalition

Founded in 1989, Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) is an affiliate of the Franklin Community Health Network with a mission of promoting health and well-being in Franklin County and neighboring towns, including Livermore Falls.

The Franklin Resource Network

The mission of the Franklin Resource Network is to maximize resources in our community, enabling elders, people with disabilities, caregivers, and all residents to easily find information about, and gain access to, services and opportunities to contribute their gifts and talents.

This project is funded, in part, by an Aging and Disability Resource Center grant from the federal Administration on Aging and Center for Medicare and Medicaid services.