South Portland Housing Authority

100 Waterman Dr Ste 101, South Portland, ME, 04106 · ~740 units under management

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Who this agency serves

South Portland Housing Authority served 683 households across 740 units (92% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $23,101, and pays an average of $570 per month toward rent.

Households served
683 of 740 units
Avg. household income
$23,101
Avg. rent paid by household
$570
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
23%
Head of household 62+
49%
Head of household with a disability
56%
Avg. wait to move in
19 months

Unit mix: 60% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 14% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in South Portland, ME

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact South Portland Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.