This housing agency serves Cape Elizabeth, Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough, South Portland, Maine.
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| Closed: Laundry Village and Hazard Towers, Efficiency, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Closed: Hazard Towers, Efficiency Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
| Closed: Thornton Heights Commons Apartments, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Jocelyn Place, 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Scattered Sites, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: St Cyr Court Apartments, 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Betsy Ross House Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Ridgeland Estates, Ridgeland Gardens and Jocelyn Place Apartments, 1-Bedroom Other Senior Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Adams Court Apartments, 2-Bedroom Other Disabled Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Mill Cove Apartments, 1 and 2-Bedroom Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List | Learn More |
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in South Portland, Maine.
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for Efficiency, 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of March 27, 2024, until the earliest confirmed close date of April 19, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
This waiting list was for the following properties:
Please note: According to the SPHA "Applicants must be elderly and handicapped or disabled persons."
This waiting list had the following preferences:
It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
To apply while the waitlist was open, print the paper application.
Once the paper application was completed, it was to be: Returned to the SPHA office.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA waiting list page on April 19, 2024.
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in South Portland, Maine.
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for Efficiency apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of January 4, 2024, until March 27, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
This waiting list was for the following property:
Please note: According to the SPHA "Applicants must be 55 years of age or older; OR Disabled."
Once the paper application was completed, it was to be: Returned to the SPHA office.
The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA waiting list page on April 5, 2024.
This waiting list is for Other Senior and Disabled rental housing assistance in South Portland, Maine.
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) last accepted Senior or Disabled Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments for Thornton Heights Commons Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of January 4, 2024, until the earliest confirmed March 27, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
This waiting list was for the following property:
Please note: According to the SPHA "55 yrs. and older, Handicapped, Disabled, Families, One person households."
To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to print the paper application.
Once the paper application was completed, it was to be: Returned to the SPHA office.
This waiting list had the following preferences:
It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA waiting list page on April 5, 2024.
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in South Portland, Oregon .
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications from June 5, 2023, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, print the paper application.
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be returned to the SPHA office, located at 100 Waterman Dr, Suite 101, South Portland, Maine 04106.
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA website on May 5, 2023.
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in South Portland, Maine.
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) is accepting Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of January 4, 2024, until further notice.
This waiting list is for the following scattered site properties:
To apply while the waitlist is open, print the paper application.
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be: Returned to the SPHA office, located at 100 Waterman Dr, Suite 101, South Portland, Maine 04106.
The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA waiting list page on January 4, 2024.
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in South Portland, Oregon .
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments for Scattered Site apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of January 4, 2024, until further notice.
To apply while the waitlist is open, print the paper application.
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be: Returned to the SPHA office, located at 100 Waterman Dr, Suite 101, South Portland, Maine 04106.
The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA waiting list page on January 4, 2024.
This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in South Portland, Maine.
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments for St. Cyr Court Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of March 27, 2024, until further notice.
This waiting list is for the following property:
Please note: According to the SPHA "Applicants must be 55 years of age or older, Handicapped or Disabled."
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
To apply while the waitlist is open, print the paper application.
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be: Returned to the SPHA office, located at 100 Waterman Dr, Suite 101, South Portland, Maine 04106.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA waiting list page on April 5, 2024.
This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in South Portland, Maine.
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) is accepting Elderly and Disabled Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of March 27, 2024, until further notice.
This waiting list is for the following property:
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
To apply while the waitlist is open, print the paper application.
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be: Returned to the SPHA office, located at 100 Waterman Dr, Suite 101, South Portland, Maine 04106.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA waiting list page on April 5, 2024.
This waiting list is for Other Senior rental housing assistance in South Portland, Maine.
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) is accepting Senior (55+) waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Ridgeland Estates, Ridgeland Gardens and Jocelyn Place apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of January 4, 2024, until further notice.
This waiting list is for the following properties:
Please note: According to the SPHA "Applicants must be 55 years of age or older."
To apply while the waitlist is open, print the paper application.
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be: Returned to the SPHA office, located at 100 Waterman Dr, Suite 101, South Portland, Maine 04106.
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA waiting list page on January 4, 2024.
This waiting list is for Other Disabled rental housing assistance in South Portland, Maine.
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) is accepting Disabled Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments for Adam Court apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of January 4, 2024, until further notice.
This waiting list is for the following property:
Please note: According to the SPHA "Applicants must be Disabled and require Handicap Accessible Unit."
To apply while the waitlist is open, print the paper application.
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be: Returned to the SPHA office, located at 100 Waterman Dr, Suite 101, South Portland, Maine 04106.
The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA waiting list page on January 4, 2024.
This waiting list is for Other Senior and Disabled rental housing assistance in South Portland, Maine.
The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) is accepting Senior or Disabled Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments for Mill Cove apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of January 4, 2024, until further notice.
This waiting list is for the following property:
Please note: According to the SPHA "Applicants must be 62 years of age or older; OR Disabled."
To apply while the waitlist is open, print the paper application.
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be: Returned to the SPHA office, located at 100 Waterman Dr, Suite 101, South Portland, Maine 04106.
The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the SPHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPHA waiting list page on January 4, 2024.
South Portland Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 735 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
| Monday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am-12:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
100 Waterman Drive, South Portland, ME
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South Portland Housing Authority serves 635 low-income households. The agency manages 489 Housing Choice Vouchers and 195 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by South Portland Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of South Portland Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 146 households and make up 23 percent of households served by South Portland Housing Authority.
There are 450 female-headed renter households living in South Portland Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 71% of those served by the South Portland Housing Authority.
| Black | 44 |
| Native American | 6 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 19 |
| White | 552 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
There are 298 households headed by seniors served by the South Portland Housing Authority. Senior households are 47% of households in South Portland Housing Authority housing.
There are 228 persons with disabilities living in South Portland Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 36% of households served by the South Portland Housing Authority.
The South Portland Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.
HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.
Housing options for renters with a criminal record.
A criminal history does not automatically disqualify a renter from federal housing assistance. But more serious offenses may make you inelligible if they were recent.Josie Shivers says:
"Affordable Housing Online is a very helpful website. I was able to put it in a Section 8 application, and received a letter that I was chosen to be on a waiting list!"