housing
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PublishedMarch 7, 2017
Big fight over tiny houses placed on Portland lot is headed to court
A spokeswoman says the city welcomes micro homes if they're properly zoned and permitted, but Brent Adler says 'temporary living quarters' on wheels don't have to meet municipal building codes.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2017
Affordable housing provider says requests rose in Maine
The president of Avesta Housing, which also serves New Hampshire, says the numbers are of concern because the provider is expecting budget cuts at the federal level.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2017
Critics say Portland ignoring its own rules on short-term rentals, demand action
With more than 650 active listings on one house-sharing website, the city has yet to finalize new rules for the practice by homeowners.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2017
Plan calls for new building with 45 condominiums in Portland
The four-story structure would be located where the Eastern Prom meets Washington Avenue, near an area that is experiencing a bit of a renaissance.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2016
New tenant protections take effect in Portland
A city ordinance increases the notification period for rent increases from 45 days to 75 days, among other changes.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2016
UMaine System panel OKs plan for off-campus USM housing in Portland
The move is intended to provide temporary but affordable dorm space in the Bayside Village complex.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2016
Portland planners approve 7-unit condo development on Munjoy Hill
The property at 30 Merrill St. will be turned into energy-efficient studio units ranging from 750 to 900 square feet.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2016
Westbrook housing moratorium could block senior project
The City Council will take a first vote on the proposal Monday.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2016
Portland councilors call for added tenant protection, new task force
The City Council's special housing committee will take up the proposals Wednesday.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2016
Westbrook residents voice support for $27 million school expansion
But they repeat calls for a moratorium on housing development they say could strain the school district.
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