South Portland Housing Authority

100 Waterman Dr., Ste. 101, South Portland, ME, 04106
(207) 773-4140
Website: http://spha.net



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About South Portland Housing Authority

In early 1943, the South Portland Housing Authority was established to provide defense housing for the numerous families that were moving into the area in the defense war effort industry in South Portland.

Additional Information

Visit the website http://www.spha.net/ and fill out an application to get on the waiting list for Section 8. If you have any other questions call their office staff at (207) 773-4140 extension 252



Mission Statement

The mission of the South Portland Housing Authority is to provide quality housing for low to moderate income, elderly, individuals with disabilities and families in need.

Program Summary for South Portland Housing Authority

South Portland Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. South Portland Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 346 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. South Portland Housing Authority administered a total of 389 Section 8 Vouchers. South Portland Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. South Portland Housing Authority is located at 100 Waterman Dr., Ste. 101, South Portland, ME, 04106 and serves the city of South Portland. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact South Portland Housing Authority at, (207) 773-4140 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of South Portland Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 2
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 389
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 346
Waiting list for the South Portland Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Cumberland County, ME

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Cumberland County, ME:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $27,350
  • $31,250
  • $35,150
  • $39,050
  • $42,200
  • $45,300
  • $48,450
  • $51,550
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $16,450
  • $18,800
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $43,750
  • $50,000
  • $56,250
  • $62,500
  • $67,500
  • $72,500
  • $77,500
  • $82,500

2017 Fair Market Rents for Cumberland County, ME

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Cumberland County, ME:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$755 $851 $1078 $1454 $1579



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Portland Housing Authority Portland Housing Authority Portland ME 1,914 1,008 Open 1.86 Miles Contact
Westbrook Housing Westbrook Housing Westbrook ME 175 N/A Open 4.85 Miles Contact
Biddeford Housing Authority Biddeford Housing Authority Bidderford ME 83 70 Open 14.3 Miles Contact
Saco Housing Authority Saco Housing Authority Biddeford ME 34 N/A Open 14.3 Miles Contact
Brunswick Housing Authority Brunswick Housing Authority Brunswick ME N/A N/A Open 24.33 Miles Contact
Bath Housing Authority Bath Housing Authority Bath ME 134 97 Open 28.33 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

South Portland Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
346
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Cumberland County Quick Facts

Population: 287,797
Persons Per Household: 2.34
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 26.1%
Homeownership Rate: 68.2%
Housing Units: 139,165
Yearly Income Per Person: $32,880
Median Household Income: $57,461