North School PB Section 8 Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
North School is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portland, ME with 60 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $413/month on average.
60
total units
92%
occupancy
$413
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 248 Congress St, Portland, ME Map → |
| Average household income | $17,009/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,258/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at North School
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 248 Congress St, 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 (~$413/mo average here).
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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 |
| Bayside Anchor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 0.8 km |
| Washington Gardens LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Island View Apts LIHTC | Portland | 1.1 km |
| Bayview Heights §202 Senior | Portland | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does North School 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 North School?
Residents report average rents near $413/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 North School?
Contact the management office at 248 Congress St 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.