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Waterville Housing Authority

88 Silver St, Waterville, ME, 04901 · ~588 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Waterville Housing Authority served 521 households across 588 units (89% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $18,313, and pays an average of $450 per month toward rent.

Households served
521 of 588 units
Avg. household income
$18,313
Avg. rent paid by household
$450
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
24%
Head of household 62+
39%
Head of household with a disability
71%
Avg. wait to move in
22 months

Unit mix: 55% 1-bedroom, 21% 2-bedroom, 23% 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).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
ELM TOWERSWaterville85 StandardNSPIRENov 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 Waterville Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

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