General Info

The Portland Housing Authority is a part of the City of Portland in Maine, which operates through fire, finance, police and human resources departments. Founded in 1943, the Portland Housing Authority, also known as PHA, offers a range of accommodation opportunities. The authority owns Portland Housing Corporation, which is a nonprofit organization that was incorporated in 1979. It also operates Portland Housing Development Corporation, which provides low-interest loans. The authority has received the Award of Merit from National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. The city s police department offers law enforcement services. Its fire department provides several fire safety programs and services.