Van Buren Housing Authority
130 Champlain St, Van Buren, ME, 04785 · ~194 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Van Buren Housing Authority served 160 households across 194 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $14,469, and pays an average of $347 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 160 of 194 units
- Avg. household income
- $14,469
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $347
- Avg. household size
- 1.7 people
- Households with children
- 23%
- Head of household 62+
- 36%
- Head of household with a disability
- 55%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 4 months
Unit mix: 42% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 34% 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 1 development with an average score of 85 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA TERRACE | Van Buren | 85 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2025 |
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 Van Buren 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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