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Portland Housing Authority

Name: Portland Housing Authority
Address: 14 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME, 04101, US
Telephone: 2077734753

14 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME, 04101

Information verified July 26, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 39 min ago

About This Property

Portland Housing Authority manages 3,014 units of public housing in Cumberland County, Maine. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible residents in the Portland area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Mail

Applications are for Franklin Towers, Bayside East, Bayside Terrace, and Kennedy Park. The website asks 'Is there a waiting list for public housing?' and 'What happens when my name comes to the top of the waiting list?', implying a waiting list exists. It also asks 'What can I do if the waiting list is very long and I may not be helped for a long time?'.

Last verified July 25, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Opened April 10, 2013

Apply: Online

The Maine Section 8/HCV Centralized Waiting List is a partnership of 20 Public Housing Authorities. The waiting list accepts applications indefinitely. Applicants submit one application to the Centralized Waiting List system, operated by AffordableHousing.com, and their application is automatically added to the waiting list for all 20 participating PHAs. Each PHA selects participants in accordance with their local policy. Waiting lists are generally very long and could take years for an application to come to the top of the list.

Last verified June 26, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 26, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

3014

Fair Market Rent - Cumberland County, ME

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,035
1 Bedroom	$1,162
2 Bedroom	$1,527
3 Bedroom	$1,904
4 Bedroom	$2,251

Income Limits - Cumberland County, ME

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,500
Very Low (50%): $27,500
Low (80%): $44,000

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $18,850
Very Low (50%): $31,400
Low (80%): $50,250

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $35,350
Low (80%): $56,550

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $39,250
Low (80%): $62,800

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $42,400
Low (80%): $67,850

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $45,550
Low (80%): $72,850

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $48,700
Low (80%): $77,900

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $51,850
Low (80%): $82,900

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,500	$27,500	$44,000
2 Persons	$18,850	$31,400	$50,250
3 Persons	$21,960	$35,350	$56,550
4 Persons	$26,500	$39,250	$62,800
5 Persons	$31,040	$42,400	$67,850
6 Persons	$35,580	$45,550	$72,850
7 Persons	$40,120	$48,700	$77,900
8 Persons	$44,660	$51,850	$82,900

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Portland, ME?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Cumberland County, ME is: $1035 (Studio), $1162 (1BR), $1527 (2BR), $1904 (3BR), $2251 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Portland Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Portland Housing Authority have?+

Portland Housing Authority has a total of 3014 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Cumberland County, ME?+

For a 4-person household in Cumberland County, ME, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $39,250, Low Income (80% AMI): $62,800. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Portland Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Portland Housing Authority?+

Portland Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 2077734753, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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