The Uplands — Income-Restricted Housing in Scarborough, ME 04070
30 Scarborough Downs Road, Scarborough, ME 04070
39 units · Studio–1 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2021
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 1 Studio · 38 1 bedroom
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Thornton Heights
611 Main Street, South Portland, ME 04106
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Rents and income limits in 04070
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,340/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $93,600/yr
Income limits (2026)
Portland, ME area · median family income $139,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,250 | $48,700 | $74,800 |
| 2 | $33,400 | $55,650 | $85,450 |
| 3 | $37,600 | $62,600 | $96,150 |
| 4 | $41,750 | $69,550 | $106,800 |
| 5 | $45,100 | $75,150 | $115,350 |
| 6 | $48,450 | $80,700 | $123,900 |
| 7 | $51,800 | $86,250 | $132,450 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $91,850 | $141,000 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 04070 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,630 | $1,639 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,850 | $1,864 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,353 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,890 | $2,902 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,080 | $3,092 |
Wider area = Portland, ME. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,920 (04064) to $3,440 (04050).
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 04070's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 04070Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to The Uplands?
No phone is listed for The Uplands. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is The Uplands Section 8 housing?
The Uplands is listed as income-restricted housing in Scarborough, ME 04070 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at The Uplands?
Public records list 39 units at The Uplands in Scarborough, ME 04070. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near The Uplands?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 04070 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into The Uplands?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at The Uplands in Scarborough, ME 04070. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Scarborough, ME 04070?
Most income-restricted buildings in Scarborough, ME 04070 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $48,700, and $69,550 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($74,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Scarborough, ME 04070?
For many programs in Scarborough, ME 04070, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $48,700 a year for 1 person and $69,550 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $74,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Scarborough, ME 04070?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Scarborough, ME 04070, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Scarborough, ME 04070 is $2,340 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does The Uplands take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that The Uplands has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Scarborough, ME 04070 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call The Uplands.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.