Forest Avenue Apartments §811 Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Avenue Apartments is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Portland, ME with 16 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $514/month on average.
16
total units
100%
occupancy
$514
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 Forest Ave, Portland, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $21,254/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,893/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at Forest Avenue Apartments
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 1300 Forest 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 (~$514/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deering Pavilion PB Section 8 | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Motherhouse Senior Housing LIHTC | Portland | 1.4 km |
| The Park Danforth PB Section 8 | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Loring House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 2.8 km |
| Larrabee Village LIHTC | Westbrook | 3.5 km |
| East Bridge Street Apts LIHTC | Westbrook | 3.5 km |
| Millbrook Estates LIHTC | Westbrook | 3.5 km |
| Harnois Apartments LIHTC | Westbrook | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Avenue Apartments have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Forest Avenue Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $514/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 Forest Avenue Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1300 Forest 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.