Huston Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Huston Commons is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Portland, ME with 30 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 72 Bishop Street, Portland, ME 04103 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 30 |
| Placed in service | 2017 |
How to apply at Huston Commons
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 72 Bishop Street, 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.
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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 Huston Commons 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 Huston Commons?
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 Huston Commons?
Contact the management office at 72 Bishop Street 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.