affordable housing Archives - Centralmaine.com

Commentary: Housing will end homelessness, protect people from COVID-19

by Rachel Talbot Ross and Cullen Ryan Special to the Press Herald May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Federal aid can create permanent homes, provide support services and keep Mainers out of the places where they get infected.

The federal aid is intended to help 19 Maine housing authorities prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in public housing.

by The Editorial Board April 12, 2020April 11, 2020

Thousands of Mainers could lose their homes if the government does not pay their rent.

by Daniel Brennan Special to the Press Herald March 27, 2020March 27, 2020

Lenders and landlords should work with newly jobless borrowers and tenants on payment plans that will keep the roof over their heads.

The house will go on the market early this summer and will be sold to a family at or below 80% of the area median income.

by Effie Craven Special to the Telegram March 8, 2020September 14, 2020

Thousands of the state’s households spend over half their income on rent.

by The Editorial Board March 6, 2020March 6, 2020

A look at the numbers behind the headlines on affordable housing, state business incentives, and disadvantaged students.

Almost 20 housing authorities were granted funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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.

by Greg Kesich February 2, 2020February 3, 2020

There’s reason for enthusiasm about a new research institute in Portland, but it shouldn’t try to be the next San Jose.