Section 8 in Aroostook County, ME
651 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Aroostook County, 45% utilized. 4 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Aroostook County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $942 | $848 to $1,036 |
| 1-bedroom | $949 | $854 to $1,044 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,224 | $1,102 to $1,346 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,672 | $1,505 to $1,839 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,739 | $1,565 to $1,913 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Aroostook County covers up to $1,224 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,102 to $1,346.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Aroostook County?
Source-of-income protection status for Maine is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Aroostook County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Caribou Housing Authority
Caribou · PHA code ME025
236 Section 8 unitsPresque Isle Housing Authority
Presque Isle · PHA code ME004
159 Section 8 unitsFort Fairfield Housing Authority
Fort Fairfield · PHA code ME002
152 Section 8 unitsVan Buren Housing Authority
Van Buren · PHA code ME001
104 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Aroostook County
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Other Maine counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 67,237 · FIPS 23003.