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South Portland Housing Authority
South Portland Housing Authority is based in South Portland, Cumberland County, ME and administers 740 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code ME020. Program type: Combined. Households served: 657. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 38.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project-based vouchers | 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.
Latest from South Portland Housing Authority
- NEW – UPDATED APPLICATION FOR SPHA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026The South Portland Housing Authority has updated its application form for housing opportunities, effective January 1, 2026.
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
South Portland Housing Authority
100 Waterman Dr Ste 101, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 773-4140
Official website: spha.net
Email updates
About South Portland Housing Authority
Overview
The South Portland Housing Authority operates a combined program, administering 740 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 657 households with an occupancy rate of 88%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, making it a voucher-only agency.
Scale and standing
The South Portland Housing Authority ranks third among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the fifth position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 20 authorities statewide. Peer authorities include the Portland Housing Authority, which administers 2,679 vouchers, and the Brunswick Housing Authority, with 678 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 unit is found 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.
- Portland Housing AuthorityPortland, ME, 2,679 vouchers
- The Housing Authority of the City of WestbrooWestbrook, ME, 1,026 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.