Maine’s federally funded Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSHP) combines affordable housing with supportive services to help individuals and families experiencing both literal homelessness and a disability. Preble Street looks forward to providing the continued quality service, stability, and support for people enrolled in the program. Effective in March 2026, Preble Street, alongside several partners across the state, will be supporting the nearly 750 households in Maine receiving housing and services. This program was formerly known as Shelter Plus Care.
Part of Maine’s Continuum of Care program and the single biggest federally funded program to address homelessness in Maine, this program offers long-term, affordable rental housing without time limits, ensuring stability for residents. Supportive services provided through MaineCare may include case management, connection to health care, benefits, or substance use resources, and employment assistance, all of which are tailored to meet the needs of residents.
Program participants provide 30% of their income* towards rent while the remaining amount is subsidized through the program.
To qualify for the program, individuals or families typically must meet certain criteria, including:
- Chronic Homelessness: Individuals or families experiencing long-term homelessness.
- Disabilities: This includes physical disabilities, mental health conditions, or substance use disorders.
Information for tenants/prospective tenants
All referrals to the Permanent Supportive Housing Program are completed through Coordinated Entry. Interested individuals must complete a Coordinated Entry Assessment with an Access Point Provider.
How do you complete a coordinated entry assessment?
You can call 211 Maine to identify an Access Point in your area. Once an assessment is complete, you will be matched with the appropriate program resource as it becomes available. Your caseworker will help you with filling out applications and forms as necessary.
If you are a current tenant with questions, please contact your case worker or call 207-775-0026.
Information for landlords
Local Administrative Agency by County
| Organization | Counties Covered | Contact Information |
| Common Ties | Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford | Phone: (207) 795-6710 |
| Community Health and Counseling Services | Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington | Phone: (207) 922-4600 Fax: (207) 945-4465 (attn: Rental Services) Email: rentalservices@chcs-me.org |
| Kennebec Behavioral Health | Kennebec, Somerset | Phone: (207) 873-2136 Fax: (207) 660-4532 Email: rentalservices@kbhmaine.org |
| Preble Street | Cumberland, Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York | Phone: (207) 956-6579 Fax: (207) 842-3614 Email: PSHPLandlords@preblestreet.org |
Please contact Preble Street if you need assistance or are looking for more information about this program. Homelessness is a solvable problem, and landlords are the key.
- Phone: 207-956-6579
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