Waterville Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Oakland, Sidney, Waterville, Winslow, Maine.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Waterville Housing Authority (WHA) Public Housing waiting list for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments is currently open.

The WHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from the earliest confirmed date of December 28, 2022, until further notice.

There are three ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the application available online.
  2. Pick up an application in person at the WHA office located at 88 Silver St, Waterville, ME 04901
  3. Call 207-873-2155 to request an application, from 8:00 am, until 4:00 pm ET.

It is not yet known how to submit the paper application after it is completed.

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

For more information visit the WHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WHA website on December 28, 2022. 

About The Agency

Waterville Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 588 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

88 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Visit Website(207) 873-2155

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Waterville Housing Authority?

Waterville Housing Authority serves 530 low-income households. The agency manages 394 Housing Choice Vouchers and 180 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Waterville Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 71 percent of households served by Waterville Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Waterville Housing Authority households.

How many Waterville Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 74 households and make up 14 percent of households served by Waterville Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Waterville Housing Authority?

There are 360 female-headed renter households living in Waterville Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 68% of those served by the Waterville Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Waterville Housing Authority renters?

Black 5
Native American 5
Asian-Pacific Islander 5
White 493
Hispanic 16

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Waterville Housing Authority?

There are 190 households headed by seniors served by the Waterville Housing Authority. Senior households are 36% of households in Waterville Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Waterville Housing Authority housing?

There are 238 persons with disabilities living in Waterville Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 45% of households served by the Waterville Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Waterville Housing Authority?

The Waterville Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Waterville Housing Authority

Pleasant Crossing

89 Pleasant St, Waterville, Maine 04901

Cascades

Heath Road, Oakland, Maine 04963

Merici Woods

88 Silver St, Waterville, Maine 04901

Elm Towers

60 Elm St, Waterville, Maine 04901

Kennebec Street Apartments

1-7 Dunton Court; 10A-18B Kennebec Street, Waterville, Maine 04901