The Housing Trust fund is allotted almost $700 million, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider establishing housing board, approving outdoor dining requests
Councilors are also expected to consider a resolution supporting Asian Americans, and awarding a $436,887 contract to Pike Industries Inc. for work on Eight Rod and Marston roads.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta housing project could put 25 energy-efficient rental homes behind Hodgkins site
The location currently consists of athletic fields, and includes access to nature and cross-country-running trails that would be preserved.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Transit plan lays out route for Maine’s future
Combining reform of local land-use ordinances with beefed-up public transportation, the Portland area could meet some difficult challenges.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
MaineHousing invests $30 million in tax credits, subsidies for affordable housing
The funding will create or preserve 430 housing units, of which 388 will serve low-income households, the agency said.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Real estate boom signals new in-migration to Maine. Let’s hope we’re ready
It’s the result of a strong brand, a virus and our own responsible action. The challenge: making it work for the people who were here all along.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Augusta housing study shows changes needed to address lack of affordable housing
Study recommends incentives for developers to build affordable housing within walking distance of workplaces and service centers.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville and a local land trust awarded $50,000 grant for South End housing
The grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo for the city and Waterville Community Land Trust was one of only eight awarded to cities around the country that are working to create safe, affordable housing.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
L.L. Bean scraps major housing development in Freeport
Faced with local opposition, the outdoor-gear retailer withdraws its support for a developer’s plan to build hundreds of homes off Desert and Old County roads.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Asset building key to breaking cycle of poverty
Often-overlooked housing programs and models can help working poor Maine families build the equity they need to weather financial storms.