We create opportunities that support self-sufficiency, self-respect and pride for residents.
Stable housing is healthcare. It promotes positive outcomes in education, employment, physical and mental health, and financial stability.
With a place to call home, self-respect, and a support system, playing an active role in the community can be made possible.
The housing we provide represents a long-term community asset. We strive to be the best housing agency in town.
Maine landlords are key to addressing our state’s affordable housing needs. That’s why Bath Housing is working with MaineHousing and the Maine Association of Public… Read More
September Vacancy Report: Effective September 10, 2021: Due to the high volume of applications received for this apartment , we are no longer accepting applications.… Read More
Bath, Maine – Bath Housing Authority (BHA) is pleased to announce that, effective August 1, 2021, it has transitioned its public housing portfolio to Bath… Read More
Please feel free to give us a call or schedule an appointment to talk through your housing needs. We have staff that can provide education about Bath Housing apartments, preliminary applications, waitlist timeframes and other housing options in the area that meet your individual needs.
(207) 443-3116
Staff are available from 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Thursday and 8 am to 12 pm on Fridays (through October 1, 2021)
(The office is closed to the public at this time due to COVID-19.)
COVID-19 Resources:
RENT RELIEF:
Maine has $200 million in rent relief funds to provide rental and utility relief payments for eligible renters to maintain housing stability. Maine’s Community Action Agencies will review applications, check eligibility, and process payments for eligible expenses on behalf of households. For more information, go to https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/rental/rentaldetail/covid-19-rental-relief-program
EVICTION MORATORIUM
On August 26th, 2021 the United States Supreme Court struck down the new CDC Eviction Moratorium. This means there is not any kind of ban on evictions.
CARES ACT HUD Waiver Adoption Information for Bath Housing Authority: HUD Waiver Communication 6.30.2021 Update
Maine landlords are key to addressing our state’s affordable housing needs. That’s why Bath Housing is working with MaineHousing and the Maine Association of Public Housing Directors (MAPHD) to encourage landlords across the state to become part of our network of property owners who rent to Housing Choice Voucher participants.
The incentive programs include a $750 signing bonus for each newly-leased HCV tenant, repair grants, and damage reimbursements. The program also pays HCV tenant security deposits.
*About Housing Choice Vouchers*
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance to income-eligible tenants by paying a portion of their monthly rent and utilities directly to their landlord.
Landlords who rent to HCV participants help people in their communities find good homes. HCV landlords are also protected from financial hardship. Public housing authorities, which administer separate HCV programs across the state, pay a monthly portion of the HCV participant’s rent. If the HCV participant loses their income, the housing authority steps in to pay the rest.
September 2021 Vacancy Update:
*****Due to the high volume of applications received for this apartment this week, we are no longer accepting applications. Please check back next month. We post vacancies on the first Monday of each month.
Bath Housing Development Corporation has a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 19 Oak Street in Bath. The rent is $883. Tenant pays for electricity which includes water heating and heating/cooling through efficient new heat pumps.
The apartment will be available in October (exact date to be determined). It is located in a historic and charming building, just steps away from Front Street and all of its restaurants and shops, Waterfront Park, and Patten Free Library.
Property Highlights:
- Washer and dryer in building
- One free off-street parking spot
- Hardwood floors
- 24- hour emergency maintenance
- Non-smoking building
- Pets allowed (per policy)
- Trash removal, lawn upkeep and snow removal included
- Equal Housing opportunity
For more information on how to apply, visit: www.bathhousing.org or copy and paste link for application:https://www.bathhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Unsubsidized-Application-12.2019-v2.pdf
Applications will be processed in order of receipt.
Bath Housing offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. Have a great weekend!
"I was blessed with poverty and eight kids."
-Patti
