A report from the governor’s office suggesting changes to financing, construction and oversight of manufactured housing communities could serve as a roadmap for legislators in the upcoming session.
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Gray discusses preparing growth ordinances for new housing law
The Town Council weighed how to rework Gray’s ordinances to comply with LD 1829, which goes into effect July 1.
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Portland launches study to review its inclusionary zoning ordinance
The 10-year-old policy requires 25% of housing units in new developments to be deemed affordable. Developers say the rules are too stringent and stifling construction of units that the city desperately needs.
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MaineHousing announces more than 300 affordable apartments for older adults, families
The agency has now financed more than 1,000 units in the last 12 months.
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Scarborough residents say town is growing too fast
But a new state law will limit the town’s ability to slow that growth.
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Brunswick approves pause on mobile home lot rent increases
In a separate housing-related vote, councilors approved a moratorium on development in rural parts of town.
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Brunswick to weigh pause on mobile home rent increases
If adopted, the moratorium would prevent landlords from raising mobile home park lot rents for 180 days.
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Saco passes emergency moratorium on mobile home rent increases
After hearing from residents, Saco officials approved a moratorium to help those living in mobile home parks.
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Wiscasset loses ARPA funding after data center proposal, confusion
The town’s plan to build affordable housing got muddled when a developer expressed interest in building an AI data center at the same site.
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Candidates for Portland’s only contested City Council race see housing as top issue
Incumbent Councilor Pious Ali and political newcomer Sam Aborne are vying for an at-large seat.