Thornton Heights LIHTC South Portland, ME
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Thornton Heights is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in South Portland, ME with 42 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
42
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occupancy
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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) |
|---|---|
| Address | 611 Main Street, South Portland, ME 04106 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 33 |
| Placed in service | 2021 |
How to apply at Thornton Heights
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 611 Main Street, 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.
Other subsidized housing in South Portland
- Cortland Court LIHTC
- Betsy Ross LIHTC
- Mill Cove PB Section 8
- Ridgeland Estates LIHTC
- Brick Hill Townhouses LIHTC
- West End Apartments LIHTC
- Townhouses at Ocean East LIHTC
- Osprey Circle LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brick Hill Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ridgeland Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn Place LIHTC | Scarborough | 3.4 km |
| Porter Station LIHTC | Portland | 3.7 km |
| Deering Place LIHTC | Portland | 4.2 km |
| Butler Payson LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portland | 4.2 km |
| Butler/payson PB Section 8 | Portland | 4.2 km |
| Winter Landing LIHTC | Portland | 4.2 km |
| Longfellow Commons PB Section 8 | Portland | 4.2 km |
| The Equinox LIHTC | Portland | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in South Portland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Thornton Heights have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Thornton Heights?
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 Thornton Heights?
Contact the management office at 611 Main Street 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.