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Portland Housing Authority
Portland Housing Authority is based in Portland, Cumberland County, ME and administers 2,679 Section 8 vouchers and 330 public housing units.
HUD PHA code ME003. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,571. Occupancy: 85%. ZIP codes served: 38.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All towns listed except New Gloucester, Pownal & Dayton | $1,615 | $1,823 | $2,343 | $2,850 | $3,102 | $3,567 |
| Dayton | $1,281 | $1,412 | $1,716 | $2,298 | $2,561 | $2,945 |
| New Gloucester/Pownal | $1,327 | $1,466 | $1,924 | $2,499 | $3,098 | $3,562 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $64 | $69 | $74 | $80 | $85 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas/Propane) | $93 | $109 | $126 | $146 | $162 |
| Heating (Electric) | $43 | $50 | $69 | $87 | $105 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $38 | $45 | $53 | $60 | $66 |
| Heating (Oil) | $73 | $86 | $99 | $116 | $129 |
| Heating (Kerosene) | $80 | $92 | $109 | $126 | $139 |
| Heating (Wood Cord) | $18 | $21 | $29 | $36 | $44 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $6 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas/Propane) | $10 | $10 | $17 | $23 | $30 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $10 | $12 | $17 | $22 | $27 |
| Other Electric | $54 | $61 | $78 | $95 | $112 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $9 | $14 | $17 | $22 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas/Propane) | $26 | $30 | $43 | $53 | $70 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $26 | $30 | $39 | $47 | $56 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $20 | $23 | $33 | $43 | $53 |
| Water | $24 | $24 | $30 | $36 | $42 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04003 | $1,630 | $1,690 | $2,110 | $2,630 | $3,360 |
| 04009 | $1,340 | $1,360 | $1,690 | $2,150 | $2,820 |
| 04011 | $1,610 | $1,620 | $2,020 | $2,520 | $3,380 |
| 04015 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,540 |
| 04017 | $2,190 | $2,490 | $3,140 | $3,870 | $4,130 |
| 04019 | $2,270 | $2,580 | $3,250 | $4,010 | $4,270 |
| 04021 | $2,080 | $2,370 | $2,990 | $3,690 | $3,930 |
| 04024 | $1,600 | $1,680 | $2,100 | $2,600 | $3,270 |
| 04029 | $1,580 | $1,590 | $1,980 | $2,470 | $3,310 |
| 04032 | $1,580 | $1,800 | $2,270 | $2,800 | $2,980 |
| 04038 | $1,540 | $1,750 | $2,210 | $2,730 | $2,900 |
| 04039 | $1,460 | $1,660 | $2,100 | $2,590 | $2,760 |
| 04040 | $1,140 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $2,150 | $2,740 |
| 04050 | $2,400 | $2,730 | $3,440 | $4,240 | $4,520 |
| 04055 | $2,040 | $2,060 | $2,560 | $3,200 | $4,280 |
| 04057 | $1,340 | $1,360 | $1,690 | $2,150 | $2,820 |
| 04062 | $1,360 | $1,550 | $1,960 | $2,420 | $2,580 |
| 04066 | $1,500 | $1,520 | $1,890 | $2,360 | $3,160 |
| 04069 | $1,600 | $1,770 | $2,230 | $2,760 | $3,090 |
| 04071 | $1,430 | $1,630 | $2,060 | $2,540 | $2,740 |
| 04074 | $1,850 | $2,110 | $2,660 | $3,280 | $3,500 |
| 04079 | $1,540 | $1,550 | $1,930 | $2,410 | $3,230 |
| 04084 | $1,500 | $1,710 | $2,160 | $2,660 | $2,840 |
| 04085 | $1,670 | $1,900 | $2,400 | $2,960 | $3,150 |
| 04091 | $1,210 | $1,350 | $1,700 | $2,220 | $2,740 |
| 04092 | $1,530 | $1,740 | $2,190 | $2,700 | $2,880 |
| 04096 | $1,750 | $1,990 | $2,510 | $3,100 | $3,300 |
| 04097 | $1,670 | $1,900 | $2,400 | $2,960 | $3,150 |
| 04101 | $1,690 | $1,920 | $2,420 | $2,980 | $3,180 |
| 04102 | $1,630 | $1,850 | $2,340 | $2,890 | $3,080 |
| 04103 | $1,660 | $1,890 | $2,380 | $2,940 | $3,130 |
| 04105 | $2,230 | $2,540 | $3,200 | $3,950 | $4,210 |
| 04106 | $1,840 | $2,090 | $2,640 | $3,260 | $3,470 |
| 04107 | $2,340 | $2,660 | $3,360 | $4,140 | $4,420 |
| 04108 | $1,580 | $1,800 | $2,270 | $2,800 | $2,980 |
| 04109 | $1,840 | $2,100 | $2,640 | $3,260 | $3,470 |
| 04110 | $2,000 | $2,280 | $2,870 | $3,550 | $3,780 |
| 04260 | $1,500 | $1,510 | $1,880 | $2,350 | $3,140 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Portland Housing Authority
970 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 773-4753
Official website: porthouse.org
Email updates
About Portland Housing Authority
Overview
The Portland Housing Authority operates 330 public housing units and administers 2,679 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,571 households. With an occupancy rate of 85%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
The Portland Housing Authority ranks first among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the second-largest voucher program in the state, out of 20 authorities with vouchers. Peer authorities in the region include The Housing Authority of the City of Westbrook, which administers 1,026 vouchers, and South Portland Housing Authority, with 740 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,580 to $3,200, with an average of $2,160. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,560. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 04107 at $3,200, while the lowest is in ZIP code 04040 at $1,580.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Portland, ME
- Harpswell, ME
- Bailey island, ME
- Bridgton, ME
- Brunswick, ME
- Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Casco, ME
- Chebeague island, ME
- Cliff island, ME
- Cumberland, ME
- Cumberland fores, ME
- East baldwin, ME
- Falmouth, ME
- Freeport, ME
- Gorham, ME
- Gray, ME
- Harrison, ME
- Long island, ME
- Naples, ME
- New Gloucester, ME
- North sebago, ME
- North Yarmouth, ME
- Pownal, ME
- Raymond, ME
- Scarborough, ME
- South Portland, ME
- Standish, ME
- Steep falls, ME
- West baldwin, ME
- Westbrook, ME
- Windham, ME
- Yarmouth, ME
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- The Housing Authority of the City of WestbrooWestbrook, ME, 1,026 vouchers
- South Portland Housing AuthoritySouth Portland, ME, 740 vouchers
- Brunswick Housing AuthorityBrunswick, ME, 678 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.