Portland, ME Low Income Housing

32 low income housing apartment complexes in Portland, Maine.

Apartments Listed:

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Income (based) restricted housing tax credit apartments.
Section 8 apartments.
Portland, ME Housing Authority.
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Low Income/Affordable Housing in Portland, ME statistics

How does income and housing costs in Portland compare with Maine income averages.

Average affordable monthly apartment cost in Portland	$696.00
State of Maine Median Income	$64,000
State of Maine Median Metropolitan Income	$72,300
State of Maine Median Non-Metropolitan Income	$55,900

Portland, ME Low Income Housing: 32 Active Listings

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Elm Terrace

68 High St. Portland, ME - 04101

Elm Terrace features studio, one and two bedroom apartment homes in convenient Downtown Portland. Heat, Hot Water & Wi-Fi Included 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Resident Service Program Individual Climate Control Energy Star Appliances 2 Community Rooms Elevator Handicapped Accessible Onsite Laund ...

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Danforth on High for Seniors

81 Danforth St. Portland, ME - 04101

Danforth on High features efficiency and one bedroom apartment homes for those 55+ years of age. Heat, Hot Water & Wireless Internet Included 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Resident Service Program Energy Star Appliances Elevator Handicapped Accessible Onsite Laundry Recycling Program Non Smoking F ...

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Loring House Apartments

1125 Brighton Aven Portland, ME - 04102

Loring House Apartments offers low income one bedroom apartments for Seniors. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 3 pm Most apartments these days have waiting lists. We provide this listing so you can contact them directly at the number provided to see if you can apply and qualify to live here. If you ...

Senior Housing

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Portland Housing Authority

14 Baxter Boulevar Portland, ME - 04101

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 l ...

Section 8
Income Restricted
Housing Authority
HUD Housing
Public Housing

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Island View

151 North St. Portland, ME - 04101

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Deering Pavilion

880 Forest Ave An Portland, ME - 04103

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Danforth Heights

48 Salem St Portland, ME - 04102

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm / 4 bdrm

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Northfield Green Apartments for Seniors

147 Allen Ave And Portland, ME - 04103

Northfield Green Apartments, one bedroom apartment homes, for those 62+ years of age and/or disabled. heat, hot water & electric included 24 hour emergency maintenance resident services coordinator energy star app ...

1 bdrm

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Congress Square Plaza

10 Congress Square Portland, ME - 04101

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Pleasant Street Housing

824 Stevens Ave A Portland, ME - 04103

1 bdrm

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Parkside Court

14 Sherman St And Portland, ME - 04101

2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

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Cumberland Park Place

457 Cumberland Ave Portland, ME - 04101

1 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Brackett Street

232 Brackett St A Portland, ME - 04102

1 bdrm

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Shalom Apartments

180 Auburn St And Portland, ME - 04103

1 bdrm

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Forest Avenue Apartments

1300 Forest Ave A Portland, ME - 04103

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

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Burnham Court

10 Avon Pl And Portland, ME - 04101

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

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Ingraham House

79 High St And Portland, ME - 04101

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

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The Park Danforth

777 Stevens Ave A Portland, ME - 04103

1 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Longfellow Commons

206 State St And Portland, ME - 04101

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

Senior Housing

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North School Apartments for Seniors

248 Congress St A Portland, ME - 04101

North School Apartments, one and two bedroom apartments for those 62+ years of age and/or disabled. heat, hot water & electricity included 24 hour emergency maintenance resident services coordinator community room & ...

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

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Bayview Heights

158 North St Portland, ME - 04101

1 bdrm

Senior Housing

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100 State Street

100 State St Portland, ME - 04101

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Peoples Regional Opportunity Program

510 Cumberland Ave Portland, ME - 04101

This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency ...

HUD Housing

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Riverton Park Portland Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

2 Riverton Drive Portland, ME - 04103

Riverton Park is a Low Rent Public Housing Family Community. The property is operated by the Portland Housing Authority. This property consist of 141 rentals. The community features an Education Center, Community Hall and Adult Education classes. These rentals are income based and the eligibility g ...

Income Restricted
Housing Authority
HUD Housing
Public Housing

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Front Street Portland Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

34 West Presumpsco Portland, ME - 04103

Front Street is a Low Rent Public Housing Family Community. The property is operated by the Portland Housing Authority. This property consists of 50 rentals. The community features a weekly Food Pantry and Summer Lunch Programs for the children. These rentals are income based and the eligibility gu ...

Income Restricted
Housing Authority
HUD Housing
Public Housing

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$104.00

Harbor Terrace Portland Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

284 Danforth Stree Portland, ME - 04102

Harbor Terrace is a Low Rent Public Housing Senior/Disabled Community. The property is operated by the Portland Housing Authority. This site consists of 119 rentals. The community features an monthly Blood Pressure and Iron Count Screenings, a Community Hall and Secured Entry. These rentals are inc ...

Income Restricted
Housing Authority
Senior Housing
Public Housing

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Bayside East-Bayside Terrace- Kennedy Park Portland Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

58 Boyd Street Portland, ME - 04101

Bayside East-Bayside Terrace and Kennedy Park is a Low Rent Public Housing Family Community. The property is operated by the Portland Housing Authority. These sites consist of 167 rentals. The community features an Education Center, Community Hall and a Head Start Program. These rentals are income ...

Income Restricted
Housing Authority
Public Housing

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Dermot Court Portland Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

10,12,16 and 18 De Portland, ME - 04102

Dermot Court is a Low Rent Public Housing Family Rental Site that is operated by the Portland Housing Authority. The property features a Head Start Program and a Community Hall. These rentals are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rental ...

Income Restricted
Housing Authority
HUD Housing
Public Housing

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Franklin Towers Portland Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

211 Cumberland Ave Portland, ME - 04101

Franklin Towers is a Low Rent Public Housing Senior/Disabled Community. The property is operated by the Portland Housing Authority. The site consists of 200 rentals. The community features an Education Center, Community Hall and Blood Pressure monthly screenings. These rentals are income based and ...

Income Restricted
Housing Authority
HUD Housing
Senior Housing
Public Housing

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Sagamore Village Portland Low Rent Public Housing Apartments

21 Popham Street Portland, ME - 04102

Sagamore Village is a Low Rent Public Housing Family Community. The property is operated by the Portland Housing Authority. The site consists of 200 rentals. The community features an Education Center, Community Hall and a Head Start Program. These rentals are income based and the eligibility guide ...

Income Restricted
Housing Authority
HUD Housing
Public Housing

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Butler/payson

218 State St And Portland, ME - 04101

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Carleton Court

145 Spring St And Portland, ME - 04101

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

Income Limits in Portland, Maine. Cumberland County, ME Income Limits Summary*

Income Limit Area		Cumberland County
Median Income		$64,000

* Important: Your income, and income limit category, is needed to apply to most of the apartments on our list.

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Waiting Lists

Most low income apartments have waiting lists. Some of these lists can take years until you can be called for openings. The key is to try to get on as many waiting lists as possible.

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Apartment Rates

We provide current apartment rates on many listing pages. Most HUD listings do not have published rates. They are based on 30% of the renters adjustable gross income. You will need to contact the apartments to determine if you qualify for income based rent.

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