439 Congress St rent increase
Portland
Description
A rent increase application for all 81 units citing increased housing service costs, previously tabled in September so the owner could provide details on security and legal costs.
Impact summary
The $18.64/month increase is on hold while the landlord gathers documentation on security and legal costs.
Applicant
- Name
- Metropolitan Apartments LLC
- Address
- 439 Congress St, all 81 units, Portland, MESee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Rent Board
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Rent Board - Oct 28, 2026
A rent increase application for all 81 units citing increased housing service costs, previously tabled in September so the owner could provide details on security and legal costs.
Rent Board - Sep 23, 2026
Increased housing service costs application seeking $18.64/unit/month; tenants challenged $13,000 in legal fees and $9,000 in unexplained security costs, and the board tabled it for documentation.
Related issues (2)
Rent increase applications at four Portland buildings
The board decided four rent increase applications totaling roughly 115 units, approving three and tabling one after tenant objections over unexplained legal and security costs. These decisions directly affect monthly rents for Portland tenants.
2027 Allowable Rent Increase Percentage Set at 2.6%
City staff announced the 2027 allowable increase, calculated from CPI-U inflation data for greater Boston. This is the baseline rent cap landlords can apply starting January 1, 2027 without board approval.
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