Community & Recreation

Accessibility

City of South Portland accessibility information.

Animal Control & Welfare

The Animal Control Officer protects and handles all types of animals from pets to animals that live out in the wild.

Art in the Park

Assessor's Database

Search an online database to find property values.

Building Permits

Gather more information regarding Building Permits.

Bus Service

Check schedule information, find out what's new and upcoming, send us an email, and send comments.

Cemeteries

See a list of cemeteries and cemetery transcriptions from the South Portland Historical Society.

Coastal Resilience

This page describes how the City is planning for climate change and a resilient City.

Community Safety Programs

Learn about community safety programs.

Dog Owner Info

Learn about how to care for your dog with respect to the community.

Electric Tool Library (SPETL)

The SPETL features all-electric EGO lawn care tools, which South Portland residents can borrow to use at home free of charge by simply using their South Portland Public Library card to sign out the equipment.

Garage Sale Permits

No person shall conduct a garage sale or similar sale of in excess of three items of personal property without first having obtained from the City Clerk a permit to conduct such sale.

Immigration Enforcement and Public Safety

Information about the City of South Portland's approach to immigration enforcement and public safety

Library

Visit the South Portland Library website.

Look-up & Pay Taxes & Bills

Look-up and pay taxes and bills online.

Mahoney Reimagined 

A page to track and post important updates to the future use of Mahoney as a City municipal complex.

Maps & Projects

City of South Portland Maps & Projects

News Hub

Latest news from the City of South Portland

Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

See the Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department page.

Property Tax Assistance Program

The City offers a rebate of residential property tax payments for eligible residents who are at least 65 years old.

Property Tax Exemptions

Find information relating to property tax forms, applications, and exemptions.

Rental Housing Resources

Go over resources regarding Rental Housing in South Portland.

Resident's Guide to City Services (PDF)

If you are new to the community, consider familiarizing yourself with our guide for new residents.

Scene in South Portland Photo Submissions

Submit photos that capture life in South Portland!

Short Term Rentals & Registration

A short-term residential rental unit is defined as a temporary rental of less than 30 consecutive days. In order to legally advertise and operate a short-term rental, it must be registered with the City.

South Portland Adult Education

South Portland Adult Education

South Portland Historical Society

South Portland School Department

Visit the website of the South Portland School District.

Swap Shop

Trash & Recycling

Trash and recycling collection is conducted weekly by Pine Tree Waste, a local company contracted by the City, and hauled to ecomaine, a non-profit, community-owned recycling and waste-to-energy plant in Portland.

Transfer Facility

The Transfer Facility is open to residents of South Portland with a valid permit.

Water Quality

Weatherization Program

The City of South Portland in conjunction with the Cumberland County CDBG Office is working with Habitat for humanity to assist County and South Portland residents with Critical Home Repair. Habitat for Humanity provides this service to help low-income homeowners make needed repairs so they can live in a safe, healthy, and affordable home.

Willard Beach

Winter Plow Operations / Snow Removal

During the cold weather months, our work focuses heavily on snow removal.

Winter Parking Ban & Overnight Parking

During the winter months, public parking lots at Waterman Drive (between E Street and C Street), Boat Launch at Bug Light Park, and the Willard Beach parking lot on Willow Street are available for city residents and their guests to temporarily park during the winter parking ban.