Housing Authority of the City of Brewer

This housing agency serves Brewer, Maine.

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

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

Housing Authority of the City of Brewer (HACB) Public Housing waiting list for 2 and 3 Bedroom units, is currently open. This waiting list opened on August 1, 2017, and is open indefinitely.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application at the HACB office, located at 5 Colonial Circle, Suite 1, Brewer, ME 04412.
  2. Request an application by calling (207) 989-7890.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed or hand delivered to the address above.

Please note: The HACB prefers applicants apply in person so all necessary documents are provided, and all required information has been provided on the application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Elderly; disabled; family (more than 1 person lives in the household); resident of Brewer Eddington, Holden , or Orrington; working 35+ hours per week or full-time student.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, read the HACB public notice, visit the HACB website, or call the office at (207) 989-7890.

Open Until Further Notice: Dirigo Efficiency, 1 & 2 Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List

Housing Authority of the City of Brewer (HACB) Dirigo waiting list for Efficiency, 1 and 2 Bedrooms is currently open. This waiting list opened on August 1, 2017, and is open indefinitely.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application at the HACB office, located at 5 Colonial Circle, Suite 1, Brewer, ME 04412.
  2. Request an application by calling (207) 989-7890.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed or hand delivered to the address above.

Please note: The HACB prefers applicants apply in person so all necessary documents are provided, and all required information has been provided on the application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Elderly; disabled; family (more than 1 person lives in the household); resident of Brewer Eddington, Holden , or Orrington; working 35+ hours per week or full-time student.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, read the HACB public notice, visit the HACB website, or call the office at (207) 989-7890.

Open Until Further Notice: Chamberlain Place Senior 1 & 2 Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List

Housing Authority of the City of Brewer (HACB) Chamberlain Place Senior Housing waiting list for 1 and 2 Bedrooms is currently open. This waiting list opened on August 1, 2017, and is open indefinitely.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application at the HACB office, located at 5 Colonial Circle, Suite 1, Brewer, ME 04412.
  2. Request an application by calling (207) 989-7890.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed or hand delivered to the address above.

Please note: The HACB prefers applicants apply in person so all necessary documents are provided, and all required information has been provided on the application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Resident of Brewer.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, read the HACB public notice, visit the HACB website, or call the office at (207) 989-7890.

Open Until Further Notice: Somerset Place Other Project Based Waiting List

Housing Authority of the City of Brewer (HACB) Somerset Place waiting list for 1 Bedrooms is currently open. This waiting list opened on August 1, 2017, and is open indefinitely.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application at the HACB office, located at 5 Colonial Circle, Suite 1, Brewer, ME 04412.
  2. Request an application by calling (207) 989-7890.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed or hand delivered to the address above.

Please note: The HACB prefers applicants apply in person so all necessary documents are provided, and all required information has been provided on the application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Resident of Brewer.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, read the HACB public notice, visit the HACB website, or call the office at (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

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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

Chamberlain Place

258 Chamberlain St, Brewer, Maine 04412

bed 1-2
payment $585-705/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

The Heritage Development & E. Charles Dartnell Apartments

10 Colonial Cir, Brewer, Maine 04412

bed 1-2
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Somerset Place

5 Somerset St, Brewer, Maine 04412

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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