Bayside East LIHTCPB Section 8 Portland, ME

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Bayside East is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Portland, ME with 20 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

20
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address47 Smith St, Portland, ME 04101 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units20
Placed in service2008

How to apply at Bayside East

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 47 Smith St, Portland; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Portland

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Pearl Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Portland0.8 km
Bayside Anchor LIHTCPB Section 8Portland0.8 km
Washington Gardens LIHTCPortland1.1 km
Island View Apts LIHTCPortland1.1 km
Bayview Heights §202 SeniorPortland1.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Bayside East have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Bayside East?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Bayside East?
Contact the management office at 47 Smith St in Portland. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.