Congress Square Plaza PB Section 8 Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Congress Square Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portland, ME with 160 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $414/month on average.
160
total units
98%
occupancy
$414
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 Congress Square Plz, Portland, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $17,084/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,261/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 89% |
How to apply at Congress Square Plaza
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 10 Congress Square Plz, 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 (~$414/mo average here).
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- Bayside East Public Housing
- Auburn Terrace LIHTC
- Congress Square LIHTCPB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Gardens LIHTC | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Deering Place LIHTC | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Butler Payson LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Butler/payson PB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Winter Landing LIHTC | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Pearl Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.1 km |
| 409 Cumberland Ave Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Solterra Apartments LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Congress Square Plaza 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 Congress Square Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $414/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 Congress Square Plaza?
Contact the management office at 10 Congress Square Plz 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.