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MaineHousing director: No one should lose their home because of COVID-19

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.

by The Editorial Board January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

A bill now before the Legislature could double the units built every year in Maine.

The Planning Board approved the project unanimously, and construction of the first single-family house will begin this spring.

by James Elkins January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

L.D. 1645, a proposed tax incentive, will benefit low-income families and seniors around the state.