Housing Authority of the City of Brewer

This housing agency serves Brewer, Maine.

Waiting List
Open Now: Dirigo Efficiency, 1 & 2 Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List	Learn More
Open Now: Chamberlain Place Senior 1 & 2 Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List	Learn More
Open Now: Somerset Place Other Project Based Waiting List	Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: 2-3 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List	Learn More

Open Now: Dirigo Efficiency, 1 & 2 Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Brewer Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open for Dirigo Efficiency, 1 & 2 Bedroom units.

How to Apply: Applications can be obtained by visiting their office at 5 Colonial Circle, Suite 1, Brewer, ME 04412 or by calling (207) 989-7890.

Open Now: Chamberlain Place Senior 1 & 2 Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List

The Chamberlain Place Senior 1 & 2 Bedroom waiting list is now accepting applications. Seniors in Brewer, Maine can apply for project-based housing options.

Open Now: Somerset Place Other Project Based Waiting List

Somerset Place Project-Based Voucher waiting list is not currently accepting applications.

Open Until Further Notice: 2-3 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Brewer has an open waiting list for 2-3 bedroom public housing units in Brewer, Maine.

Key Dates: The waiting list has been open since August 1, 2017, and remains open indefinitely.

How to Apply: Applications can be obtained in person at 5 Colonial Circle, Suite 1, Brewer, ME 04412 or by calling (207) 989-7890.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Brewer provides affordable housing for up to 287 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

15 Colonial Circle, Brewer, ME

Visit Website — (207) 989-7890

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 Housing Authority of the City of Brewer?

Housing Authority of the City of Brewer serves 278 low-income households. The agency manages 136 Housing Choice Vouchers and 152 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Brewer?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 60 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Brewer. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 89 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Brewer households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Brewer residents are employed?

Working adults head 41 households and make up 15 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Brewer.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of Brewer?

There are 202 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Brewer housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Brewer.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Brewer renters?

Black	6
Native American	3
White	264
Hispanic	6

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Brewer?

There are 130 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Brewer. Senior households are 47% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Brewer housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Brewer housing?

There are 108 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Brewer housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 39% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Brewer.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of Brewer?

The Housing Authority of the City of Brewer is rated as a high 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 Housing Authority of the City of Brewer