Bayside East Public Housing Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bayside East is a Public Housing community in Portland, ME with 168 units reporting 57% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $892/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 48 months.
168
total units
57%
occupancy
$892
avg resident rent
48 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 Boyd St, Portland, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $36,517/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,531/yr |
| People per unit | 3.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
How to apply at Bayside East
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 9 Boyd St, Portland; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$892/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| 409 Cumberland Ave Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Solterra Apartments LIHTC | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Pearl Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Bayside Anchor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Washington Gardens LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Island View Apts LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Bayview Heights §202 Senior | Portland | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bayside East have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bayside East?
Residents report average rents near $892/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bayside East?
Contact the management office at 9 Boyd 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.