Mill Cove PB Section 8 South Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mill Cove is a Project-Based Section 8 community in South Portland, ME with 82 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $461/month on average.
82
total units
99%
occupancy
$461
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 Soule St, South Portland, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $19,330/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,068/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Mill Cove
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 10 Soule St, South 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 (~$461/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Gardens LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
| 100 State St PB Section 8 | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Congress Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Congress Square Plaza PB Section 8 | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Danforth Heights PB Section 8 | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Lafayette Square Apts LIHTC | Portland | 1.4 km |
| Deering Place LIHTC | Portland | 2 km |
| Butler Payson LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mill Cove 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 Mill Cove?
Residents report average rents near $461/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 Mill Cove?
Contact the management office at 10 Soule St in South 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.