Housing & Community Development

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The City of Portland's 2021 Affordable Housing Development And Tax Increment Financing Application is available.  Funds under this application can be used for the development of affordable housing in the City of Portland.  Applicants who require a conditional commitment or reservation of funds as part of other financing applicants, such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, must apply as soon as possible, but no later than March 31.  The City will consider applications received after March 31 if funds are available.  Applicants applying after March 31 should contact the City of Portland to confirm the availability of funds prior to submitting an application.

PLEASE REVIEW THE APPLICATION THOROUGHLY AS SEVERAL EDITS AND UPDATES HAVE BEEN MADE.

The Cumberland County HOME Consortium Affordable Housing Development Application, for projects within Cumberland County, but outside of the City of Portland, will be released as a later date.

2021 Affordable Housing Development and Affordable Housing TIF Application

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​COVID-19 emergency rental relief 

Maine State Housing Authority will launch the Emergency Rental Assistance Program March 1, 2021 at 12pm. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program can pay for rent and some utilities owed back to March 13, 2020. The program will also cover up to three months of upcoming rent and utilities. Utilities include electricity, water, sewer, heat, and internet. Maine's Community Action Agencies will review applications, check eligibility, and and process payments for eligible expenses on behalf of households. Income limits apply. For more information, and to apply, visit MaineHousing.org/rentrelief


2021-2022 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan​


The Portland City Council will hold two public hearings to consider the allocation of program funds received by the City of Portland from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary objectives of the City of Portland's Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan and the Annual Action Plan are the development of a viable urban community including decent housing, a s​suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons, and to aid in the prevention and elimination of slum and blight. 

2021-2022 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan documents are listed below. To submit comments or for more information please contact Mary Davis, Housing and Community Development Division Director, mpd@portlandmaine.gov

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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

  1. 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.  

  1. 2020 Interim Housing Report final