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Portland Homeless Services Center
654 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103
Emergency shelter for adults in Portland, with meals, on-site healthcare and help finding housing.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Shelter operates 24/7. Call to confirm intake arrangements.
- Who this helps
- For adults experiencing homelessness.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Florence House
190 Valley St, Portland, ME 04102
Emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing for women experiencing homelessness. 24-hour staffing, low-barrier access. Call at 1:00 PM to check bed availability. No waiting list.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24 hours, 365 days a year
- Who this helps
- Open to adult women (age 21 and older) who identify as female and are experiencing homelessness. The facility is low-barrier. Florence House does not take referrals from providers and does not maintain a waiting list for emergency beds.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Avesta Housing
307 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Northern New England's largest nonprofit affordable housing provider with 3,200+ apartments across 100+ properties. Applications accepted for waitlist. Also offers housing counseling and homebuyer education.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (walk-in); Tue/Thu by appointment
- Who this helps
- Eligibility varies by property. Generally, household income must be at or below 50-80% of the area Median Family Income (set by HUD). Some properties are restricted to residents age 62+ or individuals with disabilities. Avesta serves residents across Maine and New Hampshire.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Portland Housing Authority
970 Baxter Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04103
Administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing for low-income families, elderly, and disabled residents. Manages nearly 2,000 vouchers and multiple housing developments across Portland.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Household income must be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income based on family size. Must have U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Housing of Maine (CHOM)
1 City Center, 4th Floor, Portland, ME 04101
Maine's largest supportive housing provider, developing and maintaining over 1,025 units of affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness, veterans, working families, and older Mainers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Eligibility varies by property and program. Generally serves low-income individuals and families, people experiencing homelessness, veterans, and those with special needs.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Shalom House
106 Gilman Street, Portland, ME 04102
Provides supportive housing and community-based mental health services for adults living with severe mental illness. Owns and operates 26 buildings including group homes, rooming houses, and apartments.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Serves adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Referrals typically come through Maine behavioral health system, hospitals, or other service providers.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Catholic Charities Maine Refugee & Immigration Services
80 Sherman Street, Portland, ME 04101
Maine's only authorized refugee resettlement agency, providing housing placement, English language training, employment assistance, and case management for refugees and asylum seekers arriving in Portland.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Serves refugees referred through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, granted asylees, and asylum seekers in the Portland area. No immigration status documentation required for initial contact.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland
659 Warren Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
Builds affordable homes for Cumberland County families. Also operates a ReStore selling donated building materials at discount.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Families meeting income and willingness-to-partner criteria.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Ronald McDonald House Portland
250 Brackett Street, Portland, ME 04102
Free or low-cost lodging for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at Maine Medical Center and Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24/7 for guest families; office Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Families of children up to age 21 receiving medical care at Maine Medical Center, Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, or other partner facilities. Referrals come from hospital social workers.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Hope Acts
14 Sherman Street, Portland, ME 04101
Transitional housing for asylum seekers at Hope House plus the Asylum Seeker Assistance Program and English language classes for immigrants in Portland.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Asylum seekers and immigrants in the Greater Portland area. Hope House residency is by referral and application.
Confirm details with the organization.
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MaineHousing
Statewide support
Maine's state housing authority administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, rental assistance, homeless services, and homebuyer programs. Connects low-income renters with subsidized housing statewide.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Eligibility varies by program. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are available to very low-income households (generally below 50% of area median income). Rental assistance programs have varying income limits. Apply online or call for specific program requirements.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Statewide support
Free civil legal help for low-income Mainers facing eviction, unsafe housing, benefits denials, and other legal problems. Offices in Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Augusta, Machias, and Presque Isle.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call-in: Mon 12–2:30 PM, Tue & Thu 9–11:30 AM
- Who this helps
- Available to Maine residents with household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines (and below 125% after deductions like housing costs). No charge for services. Free interpreters available for non-English speakers.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Preble Street Veterans Housing Services
Statewide support
Helps veterans and their families find and maintain stable housing across all 16 Maine counties. Offices in Portland, Lewiston, and Bangor. Provides housing search assistance, rapid re-housing, and ongoing case management.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Available to veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Serves all 16 Maine counties. Military/veteran documentation helpful but call even if you don't have documents. Staff can help verify status.
Confirm details with the organization.
Listings may include nearby communities. Contact the organization to confirm its current location, hours, and who it serves.
A few questions before you go.
A quick call can help you find the right place and avoid an unnecessary trip.
Is there space for us?
Ask about current openings, check-in times, and whether the shelter can accommodate your household and pets.
Which application do I need?
Shelter, rental vouchers, and General Assistance have different application processes. Ask which fits your situation.
Can someone help me stay housed?
Mention an eviction notice, missed rent, or a shutoff notice when you call. Ask about housing navigation and legal referrals.