Announcement: The Section 811 PRA Program makes available integrated affordable housing and support services for persons with disabilities through a partnership between the Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing) and Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office of Aging & Disability Services.
MaineHousing provides project-based rental assistance to make the rents affordable to extremely low-income households. The Office of Aging and Disability Services oversees the provision of services that the client is eligible to receive. The Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program (Section 811 PRA) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program designed to expand the supply of permanent supportive housing for extremely low-income people with disabilities.
Where: The program is currently available in four geographic areas:
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Bangor Area
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Augusta
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Lewiston/Auburn
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Portland Area