2 adjacent buildings at 41 Ashmont St. would add a combined 63 units for older adults and people exiting chronic homelessness.
Maine housing
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Maine met its housing goals last year, but not where it’s most needed
The state issued almost 7,500 building permits last year, exceeding its goal. Meeting it will be harder in the future.
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Congress just passed a major housing bill. Here’s how it will help Maine.
It’s the first significant housing legislation in decades and Maine officials say it’s a big deal.
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Modular construction, big or small, fills a hole in Maine’s housing market
When available homes don’t quite fit the bill, prefab housing can help.
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Tiny Homes of Maine closes abruptly, quietly after 10 years
The closure comes less than 2 years after it was acquired by Hancock Lumber.
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More ADUs were built in Maine last year than expected
Preliminary data shows that accessory dwelling units accounted for roughly 9% of the building permits issued in 2025.
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Portland approved a record-high number of housing units in 2025. Developers completed far fewer.
The city’s annual housing report reflects high hopes and less follow-through.
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Fix for gray area in Maine’s modular housing industry dies, leaving uncertainty
A bill to fix an ‘arcane’ code issue in modular housing development failed in committee last month, putting nearly 250 units in limbo and threatening the growing momentum around multifamily modular housing.
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How modular homes can help solve Maine’s affordable housing shortage
Controlled costs, faster construction and customizable plans make modular a sustainable alternative to traditional construction.
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‘Buy America’ rule killing Maine affordable housing, developers say
The federal law passed in 2021 but is only now being applied. It’s setting back projects at a time when the state desperately needs more housing.