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  1. Commitment to Service Recognized

    On May 8, 2018, the Community Financial Literacy presented the agency with its Commitment to Service Award, recognizing the community partnerships that provide our residents with opportunities to achieve success through education and financial stability.

  2. Construction Project Alert: 14 Baxter Blvd

    City of Portland has started the Bedford Street Sewer Project, which includes work on Baxter Boulevard and Forest Avenue, impacting access to our main office building and parking lot in the coming months. Please exercise caution when visiting our offices. Read on...

  3. Landlord Portal: System Online

    Attention Landlords and Management Agencies: PHA, with our software provider, has worked on some technical issues with the Landlord Portal. These have been resolved and system is online. Thank you for your patience during transition and sign-up period.

Spotlights

  1. PHA 14 Baxter


    What is our geographical area of coverage?


    The Portland Housing Authority administers HUD Public Housing and HCV Section 8 Housing Programs in the City of Portland, Maine; and surrounding areas within a 10 miles radius. 
    Read on...
  1. Maine Women March 2018 magazine

    Bayside emPowered
    PHA received a grant from United Way's Women United which funded a pilot community program in Portland's East Bayside Neighborhood where single mother's met to network and learn about relevant topics geared towards improving their family lives. It was featured in the March 2018 issue of Maine Women Magazine.  Digital edition. 
  1. Housing Spotlight


    Inspiring Better Cities: Changing
    the View of Public Housing


    When you hear the words "Public Housing," what do you think of?  A Public Service Announcement, created by the "ReThink: Why Housing Matters?" initiative, wants to change your mind on how you view public housing and the people who live in public housing developments. 
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