Low Income & Subsidized Housing in South Portland, ME
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in South Portland with roughly 913 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $461 to $461 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in South Portland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in South Portland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Court LIHTC | 188 | — | — |
| Betsy Ross LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| Mill Cove PB Section 8 | 82 | $461 | — |
| Ridgeland Estates LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Brick Hill Townhouses LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| West End Apartments LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Townhouses at Ocean East LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Osprey Circle LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Brick Hill Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Ridgeland Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Thornton Heights LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Townhouses at Ocean East LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Brick Hill Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Adam Court PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Sawyer Street House §811 | 6 | — | — |
| West End Apartments §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in South Portland (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Cove PB Section 8 | 82 | $461 | — |
| Osprey Circle LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Brick Hill Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Ridgeland Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Brick Hill Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Adam Court PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in South Portland
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Court LIHTC | 188 | — | — |
| Betsy Ross LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| Ridgeland Estates LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Brick Hill Townhouses LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| West End Apartments LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Townhouses at Ocean East LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Thornton Heights LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Townhouses at Ocean East LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cumberland County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cumberland County: studio $1,469, 1-BR $1,658, 2-BR $2,130, 3-BR $2,591, 4-BR $2,820.
Full FMR table for Cumberland County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in South Portland
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Bridgton, ME
- Brunswick, ME
- Falmouth, ME
- Freeport, ME
- Portland, ME
- Scarborough, ME
- Westbrook, ME
- Windham, ME
- Lewiston, ME
- Bangor, ME
- Augusta, ME
- Auburn, ME
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.