Section 8 housing in Portland, ME
HUD's records list 18 assisted properties in Portland, holding 1,198 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Portland
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Green Project-based Section 8 | 147 Allen Ave, Portland, ME 04103 | Not listed | 200 | Seniors |
| 100 State Street Project-based Section 8 | 100 State St, Portland, ME 04101 | Not listed | 168 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Congress Square Plaza Project-based Section 8 | 10 Congress Square Plz, Portland, ME 04101 | Not listed | 160 | Seniors |
| Danforth Heights Project-based Section 8 | 236 Spring St, Portland, ME 04102 | (207) 772-4386 | 137 | Families and individuals |
| Deering Pavilion Project-based Section 8 | 880 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103 | Not listed | 110 | Seniors |
| The Park Danforth Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 777 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103 | Not listed | 70 | Seniors |
| Kayeight North School Project-based Section 8 | 248 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 | (207) 761-0321 | 60 | Seniors |
| Bayview Heights Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 158 North St, Portland, ME 04101 | (207) 772-3837 | 59 | Seniors |
| Butler/payson Project-based Section 8 | 218 State St, Portland, ME 04101 | Not listed | 56 | Seniors |
| Longfellow Commons Project-based Section 8 | 206 State St, Portland, ME 04101 | Not listed | 44 | Seniors |
| Cumberland Park Place Project-based Section 8 | 457 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101 | Not listed | 43 | Seniors |
| Carleton Court Project-based Section 8 | 145 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101 | Not listed | 21 | Families and individuals |
| Pleasant Street Housing Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 824 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103 | Not listed | 20 | People with disabilities |
| Forest Avenue Apartments Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 1300 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103 | Not listed | 16 | People with disabilities |
| Ingraham House Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 79 High St, Portland, ME 04101 | Not listed | 12 | People with disabilities |
| Shalom Apartments Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 52 Croquet Ln, Portland, ME 04103 | Not listed | 11 | People with disabilities |
| Brackett Street Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 232 Brackett St, Portland, ME 04102 | Not listed | 6 | People with disabilities |
| Deering Place Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 61 and 63 Deering Street, Portland, ME 04101 | (207) 553-7777 | 5 | Not listed |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Portland
These housing authority offices are in Portland.
- Portland Housing Authority
All 24 housing authorities in Maine