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There are 359 low-income apartments in Kennebec County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Kennebec County, Maine can range from $728 to $1,201 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,531 low-income homes in Kennebec County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $290 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on August 30th, 2022. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Kennebec County, Maine
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Maine State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Kennebec County, Maine Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County features 1,531 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Kennebec County, Maine
There are 359 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Kennebec County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Kennebec County, Maine
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Kennebec County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Kennebec County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Kennebec County, Maine for a two-bedroom apartment is between $874 and $1,068.
2023 Kennebec County, Maine Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec County, Maine Fair Market Rent | $754 | $759 | $971 | $1,203 | $1,443 |
| Kennebec County, Maine Payment Standard Range | $679 to $829 | $683 to $835 | $874 to $1,068 | $1,083 to $1,323 | $1,299 to $1,587 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Kennebec County, ME Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 46 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,914 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,531 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 29.71% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.98 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Median Household Income | $46,917 ±$1,596 |
| Median Rent | $691 ±$17 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 46.95% ± 3.62pp |
| Total Population | 121,112 |
Population and Household Demographics
Kennebec County is a county in Maine with a population of 121,112. There are 51,443 households in the county with an average household size of 2.28 persons. 29.71% of households in Kennebec County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Kennebec County
The median gross income for households in Kennebec County is $46,917 a year, or $3,910 a month. The median rent for the county is $691 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Kennebec County, a household making less than $2,303 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 46.95% of households who rent are overburdened in Kennebec County.
Area Median Income In Kennebec County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Kennebec County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $81,200
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Kennebec County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Kennebec County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Kennebec County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,050 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Kennebec County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,450 | $32,500 | $36,550 | $40,600 | $43,850 | $47,100 | $50,350 | $53,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Kennebec County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,500 | $52,000 | $58,500 | $64,950 | $70,150 | $75,350 | $80,550 | $85,750 |
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