TWO TRUSTS, ONE FARMSTEAD
Old land, new purpose.
MidCoast Regional Housing Trust and Maine Coast Heritage Trust partnered to preserve this historic property rather than sell it off or subdivide it. The result is The Homestead, a cluster of buildings arranged in the style of a traditional Maine farmstead, renewed to house the working people who are increasingly priced out of this community.
The Farmhouse is the first home ready on that Homestead: three bedrooms, upgraded systems throughout, and a floor plan built for a working household — not a vacation rental.
"Missing Middle" households earn too much to qualify for subsidized housing but not enough to afford market-rate housing here. This home is built for that gap.
MEET THE FARMHOUSE
A working household's floor plan.
Renovated in 2026 with upgraded electrical, plumbing, and heating systems, plus energy-efficiency and cosmetic improvements throughout.
MAIN FLOOR
Entry Porch
Covered entrance, farmstead-style
Kitchen with Pantry
Spacious, storage built-in
Dining & Living Room
Open, shared family space
Laundry + Half Bath
Tucked off the main floor
UPPER FLOOR
Three Bedrooms
Private rooms for the household
Shared Office/Library
Open workspace between bedrooms
Full Bathroom
Shared by all three bedrooms
For households of 3–6 people making efficient use of the space.
Rent
$2,200 / month
Bedrooms
3
Baths
1.5
IS THIS HOME RIGHT FOR YOU?
Household Income
Total annual gross annual household income of at least $98,300
Where You Work
At least one applicant employed in Knox County, Waldoboro, or Lincolnville.
Household Size
Household size of 3-6 occupants which uses the three bedrooms efficiently.
Rent-to-Income
Rent plus utilities should be about 30% of your gross annual income.
FULL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
At least one applicant must be employed in Knox County, Waldoboro, or Lincolnville. Total annual gross household income of at least $98,300.
Household size of 3 to 6 occupants.
Rent and expected utility costs approximately 30% of total annual gross household income.
Agree to occupy the rental as a full-time residence and not vacate for more than 30 days a year.
Agree to no pets and no smoking, inside or outside.
Agree to background and credit checks and sign a confidentiality agreement.
Attend an informal Q&A session to learn about MCRHT's mission and get your questions about the home and lease answered.
DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT IF REQUESTED
Pages 1 & 2 as well as Schedule 1 of your two most recent tax returns for every household income earner over 18 (excluding full-time students).
A verification letter from your employer.
Housing history and prior landlord references OR two personal references if first-time renters.
Other financial references, if requested by MCRHT.
Once qualified, applicants are ranked by the share of household income earned locally and how efficiently the household size matches this 3-bedroom home.
Ready to make it your family's home?
Download the application, gather your documents, and join the working households who call Knox County home.
Immediately register your interest by submitting your completed initial application.
Alternatively, print and complete the PDF initial application page and email it to applications@mcrht.org