Public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs for low-income Portland residents. Fathers can call 207-773-4753 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm or visit the Baxter Boulevard office to apply. Bring photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members, birth certificates, and income documentation. Waiting lists may apply, but preferences exist for veterans, homeless families, and those displaced by emergencies.
207-773-4753 · 14 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04101
Emergency rent, utility, food, and shelter assistance through local Salvation Army corps offices statewide. Fathers can call the Portland office at 207-774-6304 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm for appointments. Bring photo ID, Social Security cards for household members, lease or utility shutoff notice, and proof of income. Funding is limited and typically distributed on a first-come basis, so early contact improves the chance of help.
207-774-6304 · 297 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Affordable homeownership opportunities for income-eligible families across Maine through sweat equity, no-interest mortgages, and volunteer-built homes. Fathers can call the Portland office at 207-772-2151 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm to learn about application cycles in their area. Bring photo ID, income documentation, and credit information. Habitat also operates ReStore thrift locations whose sales support home construction.
207-772-2151 · 658 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101