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Housing & Community Development
ANNOUNCEMENTS
As of October 1, 2020 the Portland CARES Emergency Income Payment Program (rental assistance) has ended. The City of Portland is no longer accepting or processing covid19 rental assistance applications.
If you are in need of rental assistance, contact Maine State Housing Authority or visit www.mainehousing/rentrelief
Funds
HUD funds are utilized to benefit low and moderate-income Portland residents and city neighborhoods where a majority of the residents earn low and moderate incomes. HCD supports a wide variety of projects and programs including social and neighborhood services, public facilities and infrastructure in eligible neighborhoods and housing rehabilitation and housing development. The Division works in partnership with residents, non-profit agencies and City departments to benefit low and moderate-income residents and improve the neighborhoods in which they live.
HUD REPORTS
Current and archived reports are available posted in the document center. Click here to view reports. Map of Housing Assisted with Public Funds
LOAN PROGRAMS
2020 Interim Housing Report
The 2020 Interim Housing Report has been provided by the Housing and Community Development Division, Housing and Economic Development Department for the City Council’s Housing Committee. This report is designed to provide an overview of housing activity, actions, and accomplishments the City has adopted to address the issues of housing availability and affordability as well as policies and initiatives related to housing safety, regulations, and inspections.
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Applications
This page contains any applications related to Housing and Community Development
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Community Development Block Grant Program
The goal of the CDBG program is to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons.
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Housing Assistance Programs
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Affordable Housing Development
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Lead Safe Housing
Healthy Homes. Healthy Families. Lead Safety, Lead Poisoning, Lead Abatement, Grant Funding, Cumberland County, Lead Testing
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Other Housing Information & Resources
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Inclusionary Zoning
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Physical Address
389 Congress St.
Room 312
Portland, ME 04101
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Council Approves Additional COVID-19 Rental & Business Assistance
The City Council allocated additional funds in the amount of $524,669 to the Portland CARES Emergency Income Payment Program (rental assistance) program during its October 8, 2020 meeting and $100,000 for winter business assistance. Read on... -
Council Limits Rental Housing Application Fees
The Portland City Council approved a limitation on rental housing application fees during its August 3, 2020 meeting, which will be added to the City’s Code, Chapter 6, Buildings and Building Regulations, Section 223.1. Read on... -
Ten Mixed-Income Housing Projects Totaling Almost 900 Units Currently in Pipeline
In light of recent calls for the creation of more affordable housing in Portland, the City is sharing an overview of the affordable housing projects with almost 900 units that are currently in the pipeline and have support from the City Council. Read on...