Public Meeting Notice: Clean Up of 37 and 63 Front Street

The Portland Housing Authority (PHA) and Ransom Consulting, LLC will hold a public meeting to discuss the Brownfields Cleanup Project at 37 and 63 Front Street in Portland, Maine. This cleanup project will include asbestos abatement, building demolition, ...

PHA Regulatory Waivers due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

On April 10, 2020, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Notice PIH 2020-05, which established certain regulatory waivers and alternative requirements for, among other things, the Public Housing program and Housing Cho...

Clarification on Temporary Suspension of Evictions

Addressing Tenant Concerns Regarding Rent and Temporary Suspension of Evictions for Nonpayment of Rent

What is the suspension of evictions about? 

Evictions for nonpayment of rent, and charges/fees for nonpayment of rent, have been temporarily susp...

Rent Payments Accepted Over the Phone

Effective 4/1/2020, PHA can accept payment of rent and other charges by debit card over the phone. Please call your Property Manager office if you wish to pay by this method. Previously, due to measures put in place because of the COVID-19 health crisis, ...

Stay at Home Order: What Does It Mean?

Maine Governor Janet Mills has issued a  “Stay Healthy at Home” Executive Order due to COVID-19 which requires all Maine people to remain at home unless leaving for an essential activity.  

What do essential activities...