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Lewiston Housing Authority

86 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME, 04240 · ~1,901 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Lewiston Housing Authority served 1,399 households across 1,915 units (73% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.5 people, an average annual income of $17,551, and pays an average of $416 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,399 of 1,915 units
Avg. household income
$17,551
Avg. rent paid by household
$416
Avg. household size
1.5 people
Households with children
14%
Head of household 62+
59%
Head of household with a disability
53%
Avg. wait to move in
6 months

Unit mix: 75% 1-bedroom, 14% 2-bedroom, 12% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 3 developments with an average score of 88 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
MEADOWVIEW PARKLewiston99 High PerformerNSPIRENov 2024
HILLVIEW, R.A. & L.P.Lewiston85 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
BLAKE STREET TOWERSLewiston81 StandardNSPIREOct 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Lewiston Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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