27 Reed Street, Westbrook, ME 04092
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Joshua CappellRent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
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Call for Rents† | 2 - 3 Beds | 1 - 2 Baths | - |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. 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.
Clearwater Bend Townhouses, located in Westbrook, Maine, is comprised of two and three bedroom townhouse apartment homes. Built in 2008 by the Community Housing of Maine this property is equipped with modern bathrooms and Energy Star® Appliances. Every townhouse has its own central heating system, so residents can adjust their heat to what is comfortable for them. The cost of heat and hot water are included in the rent. Tucked just off of Route 302 Clearwater Bend is located in close proximity to shopping, banking, entertainment and local schools. The neighborhood is on the public transportation line and is within minutes of Portland and Interstate 95.
Because Clearwater Bend Townhouses participates in HUD's HOME program for rental housing and the LIHTC program, at least some of the units in this property are set aside for households earning 60% or less of the AMI and rents are capped at the local FMR and in many cases much lower. For a HOME project of this size, some of the units are set aside for households at or below 50% AMI with a corresponding lower rent cap. As this property appears not to have a project-based subsidy or any other Federal assistance, you likely will have to pay your own rent, albeit, at a lower rent amount thanks to the HOME and LIHTC programs. Since this property participates in the HOME and LIHTC programs, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online
Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
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Two Bedroom Townhouse (2/1) | - | Call for Price† |
Three Bedroom Townhouse (3/2) | - | Call for Price† |
AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
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30% AMI for PBRA Units | $19,500 / year | $22,300 / year | $25,100 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $19,500 / year | $22,300 / year | $25,100 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $19,500 / year | $22,300 / year | $25,100 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $19,500 / year | $22,300 / year | $25,100 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $19,500 / year | $22,300 / year | $25,100 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $19,500 / year | $22,300 / year | $25,100 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $19,500 / year | $22,300 / year | $25,100 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $19,500 / year | $22,300 / year | $25,100 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $19,500 / year | $22,300 / year | $25,100 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
30% AMI for PBRA Units | $24,850 / year | $28,400 / year | $31,950 / year | $35,500 / year | $38,350 / year | $41,200 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $32,550 / year | $37,200 / year | $41,850 / year | $46,450 / year | $50,200 / year | $53,900 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
50% AMI for PBRA Units | $41,450 / year | $47,350 / year | $53,250 / year | $59,150 / year | $63,900 / year | $68,650 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $39,060 / year | $44,640 / year | $50,220 / year | $55,740 / year | $60,240 / year | $64,680 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $39,060 / year | $44,640 / year | $50,220 / year | $55,740 / year | $60,240 / year | $64,680 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $39,060 / year | $44,640 / year | $50,220 / year | $55,740 / year | $60,240 / year | $64,680 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $39,060 / year | $44,640 / year | $50,220 / year | $55,740 / year | $60,240 / year | $64,680 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $39,060 / year | $44,640 / year | $50,220 / year | $55,740 / year | $60,240 / year | $64,680 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $39,060 / year | $44,640 / year | $50,220 / year | $55,740 / year | $60,240 / year | $64,680 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $39,060 / year | $44,640 / year | $50,220 / year | $55,740 / year | $60,240 / year | $64,680 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $39,060 / year | $44,640 / year | $50,220 / year | $55,740 / year | $60,240 / year | $64,680 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $39,060 / year | $44,640 / year | $50,220 / year | $55,740 / year | $60,240 / year | $64,680 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $49,740 / year | $56,820 / year | $63,900 / year | $70,980 / year | $76,680 / year | $82,380 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $52,050 / year | $59,450 / year | $66,900 / year | $74,300 / year | $80,250 / year | $86,200 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $52,050 / year | $59,450 / year | $66,900 / year | $74,300 / year | $80,250 / year | $86,200 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $52,050 / year | $59,450 / year | $66,900 / year | $74,300 / year | $80,250 / year | $86,200 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $52,050 / year | $59,450 / year | $66,900 / year | $74,300 / year | $80,250 / year | $86,200 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $52,050 / year | $59,450 / year | $66,900 / year | $74,300 / year | $80,250 / year | $86,200 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $52,050 / year | $59,450 / year | $66,900 / year | $74,300 / year | $80,250 / year | $86,200 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $52,050 / year | $59,450 / year | $66,900 / year | $74,300 / year | $80,250 / year | $86,200 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $52,050 / year | $59,450 / year | $66,900 / year | $74,300 / year | $80,250 / year | $86,200 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $52,050 / year | $59,450 / year | $66,900 / year | $74,300 / year | $80,250 / year | $86,200 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,250 / year | $75,700 / year | $85,150 / year | $94,600 / year | $102,200 / year | $109,750 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Clearwater Bend Townhouses have a waiting list?
Clearwater Bend Townhouses probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Clearwater Bend Townhouses?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
In addition to Clearwater Bend Townhouses, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Westbrook?
In addition to Clearwater Bend Townhouses, we list 18 other affordable properties in Westbrook. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 878 affordable units in Westbrook.
When was the Clearwater Bend Townhouses listing last updated?
Clearwater Bend Townhouses listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/03/2023 by Joshua Cappell. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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