Are you searching for a 2 bedroom Section 8 or HUD-assisted rental in Cumberland County, Maine? This page lists properties first, then explains how renting a 2 bedroom section 8 house in Cumberland County, Maine works.
Our listing data shows about 354 assisted 2-bedroom units at 31 properties in Cumberland County, Maine. That counts units at each property, not current openings, so ask each property what is available.
Also see 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom listings, or all Section 8 and HUD-assisted listings for Cumberland County, Maine.
2 Bedroom Section 8 and HUD-Assisted Rentals List
We list 31 Section 8 or HUD-assisted properties in Cumberland County, Maine for this bedroom size. A listing isn't a current vacancy or a house for rent, and our data doesn't show whether a property accepts vouchers. Ask each property whether it has openings, how to apply, and whether it accepts vouchers. Your share of the rent usually depends on your income. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Adam Court
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 10
Address :
1 Adams Ct,
South Portland, ME 04106.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 10
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- South Portland Housing Development Corporation
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: mhulsey@spha.net
- Phone: 207-773-4140
Butler/Payson
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 56
Address :
218 State St,
Portland, ME 04101.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 50
- 2 Bedroom: 6
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Avesta Butler Payson LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: hsprague@avestahousing.org
- Phone: 207-553-7777
Colonial Village Ii
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 10
Address :
STARBOARD DR,
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 8
- 2 Bedroom: 2
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Emerald, LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: shangrawd@emeraldmanagement.biz
- Phone: (207) 854-2606
Carleton Court
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 21
Address :
145 Spring St,
Portland, ME 04101.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 2
- 2 Bedroom: 17
- 3 Bedroom: 2
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Spring Street Development Associates
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: pauljr@waboston.com
- Phone: (617) 266-0044
Danforth Heights
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 137
Address :
48 Salem St,
Portland, ME 04102.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 21
- 2 Bedroom: 88
- 3 Bedroom: 20
- 4 Bedroom: 8
Owner Name :
- Codman Portland Associates Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: Richard.henken@schochet.com
- Phone: 6173985143
Colonial Village I
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 12
Address :
STARBOARD DR,
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 8
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Emerald, LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: shangrawd@emeraldmanagement.biz
- Phone: (207) 854-2606
Congress Square Plaza
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 160
Address :
10 Congress Square Plz,
Portland, ME 04101.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 7
- 1 Bedroom: 136
- 2 Bedroom: 17
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Plaza Associates at Congress Square, LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jgouchberg@harbormgt.com
- Phone: 781-599-4343
Brookside Village
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 16
Address :
7 Spring St,
Freeport, ME 04032.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 13
- 2 Bedroom: 3
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Freeport Elderly Housing, Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jwishcamper@wishcamperprops.com
- Phone: (207) 774-0501
Blackstone I
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 20
Address :
21 Squidere Ln,
Falmouth, ME 04105.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 16
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Avesta Blackstone LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: eboucher@avestahousing.org
- Phone: 207-553-7777
Foreside Village
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 24
Address :
7 Fundy Rd,
Falmouth, ME 04105.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 22
- 2 Bedroom: 2
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Foreside Associates LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: mjd@waboston.com
- Phone: 617-266-0044
Pejepscot Terrace Ii
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 40
Address :
36 Pejepscot Ter,
Brunswick, ME 04011.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 38
- 2 Bedroom: 2
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- United Pejepscot Housing, Inc.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: holmblad@gwi.net
- Phone: (207) 729-8006
Westbrook Pointe
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 173
Address :
26 Prospect St,
Westbrook, ME 04092.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 103
- 3 Bedroom: 69
- 4 Bedroom: 1
Owner Name :
- Westbrook Pointe Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: dspear@thespeargroup.com
- Phone: (508) 832-4570
100 State Street
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 168
Address :
100 State St,
Portland, ME 04101.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 148
- 2 Bedroom: 20
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- State STreet Housing Preservation Corporation
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: madelson@porthouse.org
- Phone: 2072218052
17 Lincoln Street
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 14
Address :
17 Lincoln St,
Brunswick, ME 04011.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 12
- 2 Bedroom: 2
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- 17 Lincoln Street, A Maine Nonprofit Corp.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: rnagel@iaofmaine.org
- Phone: (207) 725-4371
Oakleaf Terrace
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 26
Address :
24 South Street,
Freeport, ME 04032.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 24
- 2 Bedroom: 2
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Oakleaf Housing Trust, Inc.
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: smalynowski@presmgmt.com
- Phone: (207) 774-0501
Forest Avenue Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 16
Address :
1300 Forest Ave,
Portland, ME 04103.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 14
- 2 Bedroom: 2
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- CMRS IV, Inc.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: iwright@metrocast.net
- Phone: 207-797-7102
North School
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 60
Address :
248 Congress St,
Portland, ME 04101.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 56
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Kayeight Housing Associates LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: mbrooks@wishcamper.com
- Phone: 2077745101
Wayside Pines
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 12
Address :
26 Wayside Ave,
Bridgton, ME 04009.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 10
- 2 Bedroom: 2
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Hill Street Terrace Housing Corporation
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: dtotman@avestahousing.org
- Phone: 2075537777
60-62 Pleasant Street
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 6
Address :
60 Pleasant St,
Brunswick, ME 04011.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 5
- 2 Bedroom: 1
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- 60-62 Pleasant Street Corp
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: vgentile@sweetser.org
- Phone: 207 294 4455
New Marblehead Manor
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 20
Address :
21 Oak Ln,
Windham, ME 04062.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 16
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- New Marblehead Seniors Housing Corporation
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: dtotman@avestahousing.org
- Phone: (207) 892-4866
Village At Oak Hill
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 38
Address :
72 Gorham Rd,
Scarborough, ME 04074.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 34
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Oak Hill Village, LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: steve@alphamaine.com
- Phone: 207.883.5505
Deering Pavilion
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 110
Address :
880 Forest Ave,
Portland, ME 04103.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 77
- 1 Bedroom: 32
- 2 Bedroom: 1
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Diocesan Bureau of Housing (ME)
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: deerpav@maine.rr.com
- Phone: (207) 797-8777
Longfellow Place
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 90
Address :
100 Longfellow Pl,
Westbrook, ME 04092.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 76
- 2 Bedroom: 14
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Mack Brothers
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: lilyrex65@yahoo.com
- Phone: (207) 854-3630
Mill Cove
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 82
Address :
10 Soule St,
South Portland, ME 04106.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 72
- 2 Bedroom: 10
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Mill Cove Housing Associates Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: mhulsey@spha.net
- Phone: 2070 773 4140
Yarmouth Falls Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 22
Address :
159 Main St,
Yarmouth, ME 04096.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 2
- 1 Bedroom: 15
- 2 Bedroom: 5
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Apartments at Yarmouth Falls, LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: pcolesworthy@maine.rr.com
- Phone: (207) 846-6594
Old Gurnet Housing
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 24
Address :
01 HEATH ST,
Brunswick, ME 04011.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 12
- 3 Bedroom: 12
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Brunswick Housing Authority
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: john@brunswickhousing.org
- Phone: (207) 725-8711
Ingraham House
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 12
Address :
79 High St,
Portland, ME 04101.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 6
- 1 Bedroom: 5
- 2 Bedroom: 1
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Avesta Ingraham House LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: BDunfee@avestahousing.org
- Phone: 207-553-7777
Longfellow Commons
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 44
Address :
206 State St,
Portland, ME 04101.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 41
- 2 Bedroom: 3
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- LF Associates LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: mjd@waboston.com
- Phone: 617-266-0044
Schoolhouse Commons
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 8
Address :
6 Lincoln St,
Westbrook, ME 04092.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 4
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Lincoln Bridge Street Associates, LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: claroche@westbrookhousing.org
- Phone: (207) 854-6805
Quarry Ridge Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 7
Address :
60 Bow Street,
Freeport, ME 04032.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 4
- 2 Bedroom: 3
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- FHT Quarry Ridge LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: matt@freeporthousingtrust.org
- Phone: (207)865-1652
Deering Place
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 5
Address :
61 and 63 Deering Street,
Portland, ME 04101.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 1
- 1 Bedroom: 2
- 2 Bedroom: 2
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Avesta Deering Place LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: dtotman@avestahousing.org
- Phone: 207-553-7777
What Is Section 8?
Section 8 is a government program that helps low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled pay for housing. It gives them vouchers that they can use to rent apartments or houses from private landlords. The amount of rent that the family pays depends on their income. The government pays the rest.
Public housing agencies (PHAs) are local organizations that help people find affordable housing. They get money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help people pay their rent.
Who is eligible for 2 Bedroom Section 8 House?
To be eligible for a Section 8 house:
- You must be a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status.
- In general, your family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for your county or metro area in Maine. Some low-income families may qualify in limited cases.
- If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, ask your housing agency in Cumberland, Maine whether it gives a preference on its waiting list. You must still meet its income limits.
2 Bedroom Section 8 Housing Income Guidelines
HUD Income Limits for 2026
HUD publishes three tiers of income limits each year. They are based on the median income for your county or metro area and your household size:
- 1. Extremely Low: generally the greater of 30% of area median income or the federal poverty level
- 2. Very Low: 50% of area median income
- 3. Low: 80% of area median income
Housing Choice Vouchers generally serve very low-income households, and at least 75% of the families a housing agency admits each year must be extremely low-income unless HUD approves a lower share. Low-income families may qualify only in limited cases.
Find the current limits for your area on HUD's income limits page, or ask your local housing agency.
How does Section 8 work?
Here is a step-by-step guide on how Section 8 works:
- Contact your Cumberland County housing authority to find out if you are eligible for Section 8.
- Complete an application and provide the required documentation.
- You will be placed on a waiting list.
How to Apply for a 2 Bedroom Section 8 House in Cumberland, Maine?
To apply for a 2 bedroom section 8 house for rent in Cumberland County, Maine, you need to follow these steps:
1. Contact your local Housing Authority directly or visit their website to fill out an application.
2. Provide documentation of your income, citizenship or immigration status, and personal information. Make sure to have all the required documents ready before starting the application process.
3. Attend an interview with the Housing Authority. Once you submit your application, you will be scheduled for an interview with a housing specialist.
4. Wait for your application to be reviewed and approved. After your interview, your application will be reviewed by the Housing Authority. The review process can take several weeks or months depending on the demand for section 8 housing in the area.
5. Go through a home inspection. If your application is approved, a housing inspector will visit your home to ensure it meets the program's standards. The inspection will cover areas such as safety, cleanliness, and basic utilities.
6. Sign your lease and move in. Once your home passes the inspection, you will be able to sign your lease and move in. Keep in mind that you will be responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month and following the rules outlined in your lease agreement.
Rent Payment for 2 Bedroom Apartment
As a tenant, you are responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month. This amount is determined based on your income and the rent amount for the property in Cumberland, Maine.
The Housing Authority will provide rental assistance to cover the difference between your portion of the rent and the total rent amount.
You will need to sign a lease agreement that outlines your rent payment responsibilities, including the due date, late fees, and acceptable payment methods.
It is important to communicate with your landlord and the Housing Authority if you are unable to make a rent payment on time or if you have any questions or concerns about your rent payments.
Maintenance Responsibilities
As a tenant, you are responsible for keeping your 2 bedroom section 8 house in Cumberland, Maine clean and in good condition.
You are responsible for reporting any necessary repairs to your landlord or property manager as soon as possible.
Your landlord or property manager is responsible for making necessary repairs and ensuring that the property meets the program's safety and habitability standards.
If you cause damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear, you may be responsible for paying for the repairs or damages.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is section 8 housing?
The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.
2. What is a housing voucher?
A housing choice voucher is provided by the federal government's major program to help very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
3. What is the most section 8 will pay?
It depends on your housing agency's payment standard, which is usually set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for your area. You typically pay about 30% of your adjusted monthly income. When you first move in, your share can't be more than 40% of adjusted monthly income if the rent is above the payment standard.
4. What is counted as income for Section 8?
HUD defines income to include:
- The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
- The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
- Under HUD's 2023 income and asset rule, IRS-recognized retirement accounts such as a 401(k) generally do not count as assets, but payments you receive from them may count as income. Ask your housing agency how it applies this rule.
5. How to get Section 8 immediately?
Due to limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units, there is no guaranteed way to receive Section 8 immediately. The application process can be long and time consuming.
6. How long does it take to get a Section 8 voucher after the interview?
When a PHA in Cumberland County, Maine issues a voucher, it gives the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family based on various factors.