Everyone should have safe, affordable, accessible housing in communities of their choosing. For individuals who are aging or living with disabilities there are housing resources and supports to help find and keep that housing.
Talk about housing goals and options with your support team.
Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA)
Section 811 Project Rental Assistance is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In Maine, a partnership exists between the State of Maine- DHHS and Maine State Housing Authority creating housing for extremely low-income individuals with disabilities.
Eligibility for 811 PRA. (Word)
Please see the following document from Maine Housing for required documentation to be housed through this program.
In addition to 811 PRA, the state also has a limited number of set- aside Section 811 vouchers. A Section 811 voucher is a federal rent subsidy for low-income individuals living with a disability. Section 811 vouchers are issued by the Maine State Housing Authority.
Please see the following application for both Section 811 PRA and Section 811 vouchers.
811 Preliminary Application (PDF)
For questions, please contact OADS.Housing@maine.gov.
1915c Vouchers
1915c vouchers are considered Category 2 Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers. NED vouchers are special purpose voucher program types to serve non-elderly individuals with disabilities. NED Category 2 vouchers enable non-elderly individuals with disabilities to transition from nursing homes and other healthcare institutions into the community. Only individuals currently living in institutions are eligible to apply for these vouchers. For more information, please contact OADSHousing@maine.gov
Eligibility for 1915c Vouchers (Word)
Housing Services Specifically for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disability and/or Autism
Everyone should have safe, affordable, accessible housing in communities of their choosing. In addition to the State of Maine’s partnership with Maine State Housing Authority to oversee the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance, the Office of Aging and Disability Services oversees additional housing programs for those living with disabilities.
Talk about housing goals and options with your support team.
Accessible Home Attachment Pilot Program
The State of Maine, Office of Aging and Disability Services is facilitating the Accessible Home Attachment Pilot Program, in partnership with Wheelpad L3C. The department has a limited number of SuitePAD units for the purpose of this pilot program. SuitePAD is an accessible bedroom and bathroom addition for your home.
To apply, complete and submit the following application to OADS.Housing@maine.gov.