Washington Gardens LIHTC Portland, ME

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Washington Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Portland, ME with 100 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

100
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
AddressScattered Site, Portland, ME 04101 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units100
Placed in service2021
Affordability term45 years

How to apply at Washington Gardens

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at Scattered Site, Portland; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Mill Cove PB Section 8South Portland1.1 km
North School PB Section 8Portland1.1 km
Phoenix Flats LIHTCPortland1.1 km
Pearl Place LIHTCPB Section 8Portland1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Washington Gardens 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 Washington Gardens?
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 Washington Gardens?
Contact the management office at Scattered Site 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.