Thousands of the state’s households spend over half their income on rent.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: News by the numbers
A look at the numbers behind the headlines on affordable housing, state business incentives, and disadvantaged students.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine public housing agencies to receive $9.5 million for upgrades
Almost 20 housing authorities were granted funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Times Record
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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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).