Cumberland Park Place PB Section 8 Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cumberland Park Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portland, ME with 43 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $384/month on average.
43
total units
100%
occupancy
$384
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 457 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $15,876/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,523/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cumberland Park Place
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 457 Cumberland Ave, 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 (~$384/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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Deering Place LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Butler Payson LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Butler/payson PB Section 8 | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Winter Landing LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cumberland Park Place 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 Cumberland Park Place?
Residents report average rents near $384/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 Cumberland Park Place?
Contact the management office at 457 Cumberland Ave 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.