A proposed bill would establish a program to help towns turn vacant schools into apartments, but the legislation’s $5 million price tag could hinder efforts.
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A Portland nonprofit says it helped dozens of immigrant families avoid eviction. Hundreds more are at risk.
Project Home says nearly 700 households have applied for rent or mortgage assistance after a sudden loss of income caused by the recent ICE surge. Some advocates have called for a statewide moratorium on evictions.
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Converted nursing home to add 11 new senior units to Augusta’s housing stock
Tony and Lori Noonan redeveloped a shuttered assisted living facility into apartments, helping to fill the need for housing in the capital region.
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Maine’s housing market off to a slow start in January
Home prices were up but sales were down, a familiar pattern after a tumultuous 2025.
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Skowhegan cites church-run homeless shelter for dozens of code violations
The town gave the homeless shelter 30 days to resolve the violations of building codes and fire safety measures before it takes further legal action.
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20-unit housing complex approved for Waterville
The complex will be built on Drummond Avenue, close to the Fairfield town line.
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Maine lawmakers again avoid creating board to settle local housing disputes
A bill to set up a housing resolution board was downgraded to a commission that will study ways to reduce legal battles over housing developments.
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Report: Affordability biggest hurdle in every corner of Maine’s housing market
High construction costs, a disparity between wage growth and home prices, and a competitive market are all impeding the state’s efforts to soften the housing crisis.
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State recommends major changes for Maine’s mobile home parks
A report from the governor’s office suggesting changes to financing, construction and oversight of manufactured housing communities could serve as a roadmap for legislators in the upcoming session.
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Feds rescind grant changes, but uncertainty lingers for Maine supportive housing programs
More than 1,000 disabled Mainers, including 70 in central Maine, could lose their housing if emergency relief is not provided by Jan. 1.