OtherApproved202 Woodford Street, Portland, Maine

202 Woodford Street Affordable Housing Development District

Portland

Description

The council amended the stalled affordable housing TIF district so the 30-year revenue window starts when the building opens, and approved the companion credit enhancement agreement.

Impact summary

Keeps the full 30 years of TIF revenue available for the affordable housing project despite its delays, helping it move to completion.

Applicant

Address: 202 Woodford Street, Portland, MaineSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · City Council

Approved8–0, unanimous

Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 24, 2026Approved 8–0

City Council - Aug 24, 2026

The council amended the project's TIF district so the 30-year term starts at certificate of occupancy, and approved the companion amended credit enhancement agreement — both to unstick a housing project delayed by financing problems.

Related issues (1)

202 Woodford Street Affordable Housing TIF Amendment

Last discussed Aug 24, 2026

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