Mount Desert Housing Authority, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Mount Desert Housing Authority administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, ME, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD High Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · Mount Desert HA vs nearby ME agencies
- Maine State HA
Maine State Housing Authority
4,585 units
- Portland HA
Portland Housing Authority
2,679 units
- Lewiston HA 1,581
Lewiston Housing Authority
1,581 units
- The HA Westbroo 1,026
The Housing Authority of the City of Westbroo
1,026 units
- South Portland HA 740
South Portland Housing Authority
740 units
The verdict
HUD lists 0 active Section 8 / HCV units for Mount Desert Housing Authority in ME right now; its 18 total authorized units sit under other HUD programs instead (public housing, Mod Rehab, or project-based).
As a HUD-certified Public Housing Authority in ME, Mount Desert Housing Authority runs Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with 0 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). Reach the agency directly for current waitlist status and application steps.
- HUD size bracket: High Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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High Performer bracket
Total authorized units
18
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among ME PHAs
2-BR standard range · ME
$986–$2,011 /mo
Median $1,202/mo · 2-BR
What HUD's PIH Record for Mount Desert Housing Authority Tells You
Mount Desert Housing Authority appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in ME. This agency shows 0 active Section 8 / HCV authorizations in HUD's directory right now, but it does still hold 18 total authorized units through other HUD programs. HUD's PHAS system places it in the "High Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. HUD sets the ceiling; each PHA still runs its own waitlist, admissions plan, and local preferences under the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the number above caps capacity without guaranteeing an open list today.
its main line is 2072884770. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state. Across ME's 19 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $986-$2,011/month (median $1,202); Mount Desert Housing Authority sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 2072884770
- Fax
- 2072884770
- wbrehm@mdieha.org
- Executive Director
- wbrehm@mdieha.org · 2072884770
How to apply at Mount Desert Housing Authority
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Mount Desert Housing Authority Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across ME's 19 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $986–$2,011/month (median $1,202). Mount Desert Housing Authority sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in ME
A closed waitlist here doesn't rule out the region, applying to several nearby PHAs at once is the standard workaround. Agencies close by:
- Maine State Housing Authority · 4,585 units
- Portland Housing Authority · 2,679 units
- Lewiston Housing Authority · 1,581 units
- The Housing Authority of the City of Westbroo · 1,026 units
- South Portland Housing Authority · 740 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Mount Desert Housing Authority. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.