The Butler Building, found at 77 Pine St, Portland, ME 04102, stands as a four-story community with 12 efficiencies, 23 one-bedroom, and 2 two-bedroom apartments, and you'll notice it's aimed at seniors and families earning between 40% and 60% of the area's median income, with rents for efficiencies starting at $540 a month, and everyone there gets utilities included, which helps stretch a fixed budget. The place sits in a scenic spot with views of lighthouses and the harbor, and you'll find 31 on-site parking spots, plus on-site laundry, community rooms, and the whole property's smoke free, so you don't have to worry about that sort of thing. The building runs under Maine Housing's Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and offers Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance, meaning some people get extra rental help, and there's a 22-year Tax Increment Financing deal helping keep it affordable for the long haul.
People call it the Butler School or Payson Building sometimes, and the Carleton Street parking lot is nearby, but the main thing is the staff-Property Managers and Maintenance Technicians who've got years of experience looking after residents and the place itself, so things run smooth, and 24-hour emergency maintenance is available if something goes wrong. There's also a Resident Service Coordinator whose job is to help folks connect with support services, and that helps a lot if you need advice or just someone who knows the ropes.
The community is pet friendly, fully accessible for people who use wheelchairs or walkers, and offers high-speed internet, so keeping in touch with family or doctors over video's no trouble. Seniors living there can use free senior living advisors if they want guidance picking care types, since the Butler Building offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, including special design features to help those with Alzheimer's or memory loss stay safe and comfortable. You won't find any pressure here, but you will see amenities like chef-prepared meals, a travel program for trips, lots of social, physical, and mental activities, and a real focus on friendliness-staff are recognized for kindness and joy, so you can expect a welcoming, supportive atmosphere with lots of laughter and companionship. Alongside senior apartments, the Butler Building also connects residents to care home options, home care, and even information about nursing homes if a time comes when more medical help is needed, and the building's received awards for excellent care and activities, so people seem to feel at home, whether they want quiet or company.
The Butler Building belongs to a local network with other communities like Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Sable Lodge Retirement Community, and Holiday Woods at Canco, so it's easy to get connected or find the right fit, and while the main focus lands on safety, comfort, and honest support, you'll see that it's a straightforward, well-kept place for older adults who want affordable, dependable, and friendly living right in Portland.
