Congress Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Congress Square is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Portland, ME with 160 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 579 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 160 |
| Placed in service | 2006 |
How to apply at Congress Square
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 579 Congress 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.
Other subsidized housing in Portland
- Northfield Green LIHTC
- 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 Plaza PB Section 8
- Munjoy South Townhouse Apts LIHTC
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 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 Congress Square?
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 Congress Square?
Contact the management office at 579 Congress 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.