Portland Housing Authority

Published
May 24, 2023

Riverton Park housing complex to undergo major renovations, add affordable units

The $62 million project could get underway next year and includes construction of a new neighborhood center and a 59-unit apartment building, as well as upgrades to existing townhouses.
Published
September 22, 2022

Full power restored to Franklin Towers

Residents on floors seven through 16 had been living with limited access to electricity for nearly a month.
Published
September 16, 2022

Electrical repairs at Franklin Towers are done, but inspections are needed before power is fully restored

The Portland Housing Authority is not offering a new timeline for when residents on the upper floors will be able to use their stoves or air conditioners.
Published
September 15, 2022

Power at Franklin Towers expected to be fully restored by Friday

Residents of the upper floors of the Portland building have been without full power since a thunderstorm on Aug. 26.
Published
September 2, 2022

Some power restored at Franklin Towers apartments

The Portland Housing Authority said it expects permanent repairs, restoring full electricity to floors 7-16, to be completed in a week.
Published
August 31, 2022

Electricians restoring some power to Franklin Towers

Power has been out to floors 7-16 since Friday, but some electricity is now being restored to upper floors of the apartment building that houses older and disabled tenants.
Published
August 30, 2022

Portland Housing Authority scrambling to help Franklin Towers residents without power

Residents of floors 7 through 16 in the high-rise, which houses older people and those living with disabilities, have been without electricity since Friday.
Published
August 16, 2021

Portland Housing Authority joins effort to encourage landlord participation in voucher program
Published
June 25, 2021

Portland nonprofit hopes for federal funds to expand child care, create housing

Youth and Family Outreach is hoping to secure some of Cumberland County's federal pandemic relief aid to build a new child care center and affordable housing with the Portland Housing Authority.
Published
March 2, 2021

Portland program gives former foster care kids a leg up after aging out

The Portland Housing Authority's Foster Youth Independence program has helped 30 young adults find housing since last June and it continues to assist them in setting and achieving goals.