South Portland, ME Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in South Portland, ME

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in South Portland, ME, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

HUD Fair Market Rent For South Portland, Maine - Cumberland County

Studio Apartments $1,319

One Bedroom Apartments $1,512

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,946

Three Bedroom Apartments $2,418

List of Low Income Housing in or near South Portland, ME

South Portland Housing Authority - South Portland

51 Landry Circle
South Portland, ME - 04106
(207)773-4140
South Portland Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area p...see full details
Cumberland County

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Mill Cove - South Portland

10 Soule St
South Portland, ME - 04106
(207) 773-4140
Mill Cove is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mill Cove for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cumberland County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Adam Court - South Portland

1 Adams Ct
South Portland, ME - 04106
(207) 773-4140
Adam Court is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Adam Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cumberland County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sawyer Street House - South Portland

388 Sawyer St
South Portland, ME - 04106
(207) 373-1140
Sawyer Street House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sawyer Street House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cumberland County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

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Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.