4 Marsh Ln, Orono, ME 04473
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Rent Assisted units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units
Verified for 2019 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | - |
Since this property is a USDA Section 515 property with rental assistance for some or all units, there might be seperate or split waiting lists for rental assistance and non-rental assistance units. In this case, the rental assistance waiting list can be much longer than properties without rental assistance. The non-rental assistance units waiting list is likely much shorter or it may not have a waiting list at all. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
22 Unit complex with (17) 1 BR apartments. (3) 2 BR apartments, (1) 1 BR and (1) 2 BR handicap accessible apartments. All of these apartments are subsidized.
Qualified applicants must be at least 62 years of age or disabled.
Residents are responsible for their electricity. Please note the average cost of electricity is taken into consideration when determining the rental amount. Heat and hot water are included.
Smoking is NOT permitted in the units or common areas of the building. A designated smoking area is available outside the building.
Because it participates in the USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing program, Freeman Forest is likely located in a rural community and may be one of only a few rental housing choices in the area. To qualify for residency in a Section 515 property, you must earn 80% or less of Area Median Income (AMI). Since this property also participates in USDA's Section 521 Rental Assistance program, residents who earn 50% of the AMI or less may qualify for a subsidy that limits your rent payment to 30% of your income. Some Section 521 properties do not offer rent subsidies to all of the units, so it is possible a person earning 50% or less of the AMI is placed on a subsidy waiting list. These tenants would have to pay the full rent until their name comes up on the list. Section 515 properties often have smaller units, fewer amenities, and are in worse physical condition than other similar properties. USDA has struggled over the years to keep the physical condition of Section 515 properties in good standing due to budget constraints. These properties are almost always owned and managed by private/corporate owners or nonprofits. If you live in a rural area and need help paying your rent, this property may be good for you. Since this property participates in the RD515 program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom (1/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| One Bedroom Handicap Accesible (1/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| Two Bedroom (2/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| Two Bedroom Handicap Accessible (2/1) | - | Call for Price† |
Does Freeman Forest have a waiting list?
Freeman Forest probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there is a project-based rental assistance associated with this property, the waiting list would be for the rent-assisted units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Freeman Forest?
We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.
In addition to Freeman Forest, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Orono?
In addition to Freeman Forest, we list 7 other affordable properties in Orono. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 321 affordable units in Orono.
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