Section 8 in Hancock County, ME
382 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Hancock County, 73% utilized. 5 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Hancock 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) | $1,227 | $1,104 to $1,350 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,234 | $1,111 to $1,357 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,501 | $1,351 to $1,651 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,047 | $1,842 to $2,252 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,055 | $1,850 to $2,261 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Hancock County covers up to $1,501 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,351 to $1,651.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Hancock 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 Hancock 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.
Ellsworth Housing Authority
Ellsworth · PHA code ME027
382 Section 8 unitsSouthwest Harbor Housing Authority
Southwest Harbor · PHA code ME022
50 units totalBar Harbor Housing Authority
Bar Harbor · PHA code ME023
115 units totalTremont Housing Authority
Bass Harbor · PHA code ME026
22 units totalMount Desert Housing Authority
Mount Desert · PHA code ME024
18 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Hancock County
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Other Maine counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 55,851 · FIPS 23009.