Franklin Towers Public Housing Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Franklin Towers is a Public Housing community in Portland, ME with 200 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $412/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 28 months.
200
total units
82%
occupancy
$412
avg resident rent
28 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $17,003/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,155/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Franklin Towers
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 211 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 (~$412/mo average here).
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- 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
- Munjoy South Townhouse Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North School PB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Furman Block LIHTC | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Sherman Street Project LIHTC | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Phoenix Flats LIHTC | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Danforth Heights PB Section 8 | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Lafayette Square Apts LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Washington Gardens LIHTC | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Deering Place LIHTC | Portland | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Franklin Towers have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Franklin Towers?
Residents report average rents near $412/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 Franklin Towers?
Contact the management office at 211 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.