South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) owns and/or manages over 600 units of housing scattered throughout the City of South Portland. These units are made up of different housing programs/projects which are administered by SPHA and listed in the chart below.
Program |
Eligibility *Income Limits also apply |
Units Available |
Waiting List |
Public Housing (250 units) |
55 yrs. and olderHandicappedDisabled |
Efficiency, 1, and 2 bedroom units |
Accepting Applications! Call (207) 773-4140 |
Mill Cove (82 units) |
62 yrs. and olderHandicappedDisabled | 1 and 2 bedroom units |
Accepting Applications!Call (207) 773-4140 |
Adam Court (10 units) |
Handicapped | 2 bedroom units | Accepting Applications!Call (207) 773-4140 |
Ridgeland Estates (80 units) |
55 yrs. and older | 1 bedroom units | Accepting Applications! Call (207) 773-4140 |
Ridgeland Gardens (44 units) |
55 yrs. and older | 1 bedroom units | Accepting Applications! Call (207) 773-4140 |
Betsy Ross House |
62 yrs. and older | 1 bedroom units | Accepting Applications!Call (207) 767-4955 |
Thornton Heights Commons (42 units) |
55 yrs. and older Handicapped Disabled Families One person households |
1, 2, and 3 bedroom units |
Accepting Online Applications! Click Here for More Info. |
Scattered Sites Project-Based Vouchers (42 units) |
Preference for Families with Minor Children or Dependents Preference for Elderly or Disabled |
1,2 and 3 bedroom units | CLOSED – Waitlist opening June 5, 2023 |
RAD Project-Based Vouchers (54 units) |
Preference for Families with Minor Children or Dependents | 2,3, and 4 bedroom units | CLOSED – Waitlist opening June 5, 2023 |
Jocelyn Place |
55 yrs. and older |
1 bedroom units | CLOSED – Waitlist opening June 5, 2023 |
SPHA has the following additional preferences: Residency (live or work in South Portland); Veterans; Victims of a federally declared natural disaster.