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You can apply to one or more of our housing programs. Each program has its own income limits, wait times, preferences, and applications. If you need help, contact us!

Programs:

• Rental Apartments with Subsidy
• Rental Apartments without Subsidy
• Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

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1. Rental Apartments with Subsidy

• Income Limits: Apply (see chart below).
• Wait Times: 1–3 years.

How to Apply:

1. Print and fill out this application: Preliminary Application for Subsidized Apartments 4.2025
3. Submit your completed application:
   • Mail/Deliver: 80 Congress Ave, Bath, ME 04530
   • Email:
   • Fax: (207) 443-8116

Important:

• Respond quickly if we request more information.
• Keep your contact info up to date.
• If you decline 3 offers, your name goes to the bottom of the waitlist.

Preferences:
Some properties prioritize:

• Local residents, workers, students, or volunteers.
• Families with a head of household or partner who is 62+ or has a disability.
  You’ll need to verify these preferences if offered housing.

If you have need to update information on your existing application, please submit this form:  Applicant Contact Update and Additional Contact Release 1.2020

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2. Rental Apartments without Subsidy

• Income Limits: Apply (see chart below).
• Wait Times: Applications are only accepted when there’s a vacancy. Vacancies are posted Mondays — on the Bath Housing Facebook Page and on the Bath Housing Website under News.

How to Apply:

1. Print and fill out this application: Application for Unsubsidized Housing 4.2025
2. Submit your completed application:
   • Mail/Deliver: 80 Congress Ave, Bath, ME 04530
   • Email:
   • Fax: (207) 443-8116

Important:

• Respond quickly if we request more information.
• Keep your contact info up to date.

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3. Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

• Income Limits: Apply (see chart below).
• Wait Times: Over 3 years.

How to Apply:

• Online Application: Apply, update info, check status, or print a receipt through the Maine Centralized HCV Waiting List.
• Paper Application: Print and fill out the application: Preliminary Application 3.1.2022.doc

Submit your completed application:

• Mail/Deliver: 80 Congress Ave, Bath, ME 04530
• Email:
• Fax: (207) 443-8116

Preferences: Some vouchers prioritize:

• Local residents, workers, students, or volunteers.
• Families with a head of household or partner who is 62+ or has a disability.
  You’ll need to verify these preferences if offered a voucher.

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Income Limits for Bath and Sagadahoc County (Effective 4/1/2025)

Family Size	Low (80% AMI)	Very Low (50% AMI)
1	$57,800	$36,150
2	$66,050	$41,300
3	$74,300	$46,450
4	$82,550	$51,600
5	$89,200	$55,750
6	$95,800	$59,900

• Housing Choice Vouchers: Very Low Income (VLI 50% AMI)
• Seacliff Seniors and Seacliff Family: Very Low Income (VLI 50% AMI)
• Anchorage, Moorings, Dike’s Landing: Low Income (LI 80% AMI)
• Other Properties: range from 50% AMI to 80% AMI