The quasi-state agency warns that without more money from the Legislature, affordable housing production will slow dramatically.
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Brunswick explores mobile home rent stabilization
Residents at Bay Bridge Estates are spearheading an effort to establish rent stabilization in Brunswick.
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How Maine is creating homes in forgotten and unlikely places
Faced with a vexing housing crisis, Mainers are finding ways to build homes in abandoned and undeveloped spaces. But costs, public opposition and an uncertain economy are impeding progress.
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Maine lawmakers give mobile homeowners a leg up in park purchases
Legislators passed a bill to give mobile homeowners the ‘right of first refusal’ when their parks go up for sale.
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Gorham prepares to grapple with affordable housing
Town Council establishes a charter for an affordable housing committee as residents face rising home costs with limited options.
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Developers of rejected Scarborough housing proposal offer new, scaled-down plan
Residents and officials opposed the South Portland Housing Development Corporation’s 96-unit proposal for a slew of reasons. Now, a new plan influenced by that criticism is being presented.
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More money could be headed to help Maine mobile home residents
Lawmakers supported a bill to add $3 million to a fund to help residents purchase their mobile home parks. But its fate hinges on whether it makes it into the budget.
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Avesta Housing’s new CEO brings more than 20 years’ experience
Jennifer Hawkins will begin her new role July 14, the company announced Thursday.
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MaineHousing programs to add hundreds of homes, but the money is running out
MaineHousing has in the last month announced more than $30 million in funding to boost construction of single-family homes and apartments.
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Scarborough council halts proposed 96-unit housing development
Before denying the South Portland Housing Authority’s request for a contract zone on Wednesday, some town councilors criticized residents’ tones in their opposition to this project and others in town.