Almost 20 housing authorities were granted funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
affordable housing
New tax incentive would boost affordable housing construction
Gov. Janet Mills is expected to sign into law a bill to create the state’s first tax credit for affordable and low-income housing projects.
Greg Kesich: Portland should follow Waterville’s model
There’s reason for enthusiasm about a new research institute in Portland, but it shouldn’t try to be the next San Jose.
Our View: State must fill growing gap in affordable housing
A bill now before the Legislature could double the units built every year in Maine.
Eight Habitat for Humanity homes to be built in South Portland
The Planning Board approved the project unanimously, and construction of the first single-family house will begin this spring.
Maine Compass: Legislature must fund critical investment in housing
L.D. 1645, a proposed tax incentive, will benefit low-income families and seniors around the state.
Voter-approved money that LePage blocked is finally going to new housing for seniors
The $14.5 million approved by Maine voters in 2015 is combined with other funding and awarded to seven projects that will provide 212 units of affordable housing for Mainers 55 and older.
The Maine Millennial: Give young people reasons to stay, move here
Maine should focus on what we have (nature, breweries) and beef up what we lack (affordable housing, good-paying jobs, public transit).
Vigil on the longest night honors people in Portland’s homeless community who died this year
About 75 people gathered for the annual memorial on the winter solstice to remember the 43 people who died so far in 2019 while living on the city’s streets.
Our View: Lack of affordable housing is a problem across Maine
It will take a statewide commitment to make sure that Maine communities are built to meet the people’s needs.