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Best fit
Seniors 62+ and people with disabilities
Rent
30% of adjusted income
Floor plans
1 Bed • 2 Bed
Total Units
20
Assisted
20
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30%
of adjusted income
This property includes USDA Section 515. Rent rules can change by unit, so ask the office which program applies to the apartment you want.
USDA Section 515: This is rural housing in a smaller town or rural area. Many tenants pay based on income, but the exact rent can vary by unit and assistance level.
Not explicitly confirmed. Call ahead to verify elevator availability and doorway widths before applying.
Management Company
C S MGMT INC
Property Owner
MARY E MARSHALL ESTATE
Limited Profit
You must be of qualifying age. Your income must fall within HUD's Area Median Income (AMI) limits for Machias.
This listing shows historically available units. Ask directly if a unit is open today.
If you use a wheelchair or walker, confirm elevator access and doorway widths before submitting a paid application.
Rural Housing Rights:USDA Rural Development properties offer rental assistance and have specific tenant grievance procedures. Read the full guide
Louise gardner apt is part of the USDA Section 515 program, providing affordable housing to low-income households. This program offers income based apartments and low income housing options in machias.
No. USDA Section 515 housing is open to anyone who meets the income limits for machias. You do not need to be a farmworker or work in agriculture to qualify for these affordable apartments.
This property is designated as Elderly/Disabled rural housing. Generally, the head of household must be at least 62 years old, or have a qualifying disability, and meet the strict USDA income limits for the county to qualify for these income restricted apartments.
Because this property has 100% Rental Assistance, your rent will be capped at roughly 30% of your adjusted household income, providing true income based apartments. Management will calculate your exact rent based on your income documents.
This record reports: 1 Bed • 2 Bed. Availability can change rapidly, so ask management which layouts are currently open and whether any accessible units are available.
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Data Provenance
Sourced from USDA Section 515 Directory. Last updated: Jun 30, 2026.Read our methodology.
