Butler/payson PB Section 8 Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Butler/payson is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portland, ME with 56 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $454/month on average.
56
total units
95%
occupancy
$454
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 State St, Portland, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $19,008/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,249/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 87% |
How to apply at Butler/payson
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 218 State 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 (~$454/mo average here).
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- Franklin Towers Public Housing
- Northfield Green PB Section 8
- Northfield Green Building LIHTC
- Sagamore Village Public Housing
- 100 State St PB Section 8
- Bayside East Public Housing
- Auburn Terrace LIHTC
- Congress Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Congress Square Plaza PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danforth Heights PB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Lafayette Square Apts LIHTC | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Porter Station LIHTC | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Furman Block LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Sherman Street Project LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Pearl Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.4 km |
| 409 Cumberland Ave Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Solterra Apartments LIHTC | Portland | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Butler/payson have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Butler/payson?
Residents report average rents near $454/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 Butler/payson?
Contact the management office at 218 State 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.