MaineHousing News

March 2018 Newsletter

• MaineHousing celebrates 50th Anniversary in the Hall of Flags, Working towards a leaner HEAP Application process, Facts & Figures, New Staff and more. 

• Happy Holidays, STEP Vouchers transfer to the HCV department, First Home Loan Originations are up, A Conversation with Recovery House Providers, plus other news. 

• Happy Holidays, STEP Vouchers transfer to the HCV department, First Home Loan Originations are up, A Conversation with Recovery House Providers, plus other news. 

• 2018 Stephen B. Mooers Award, November Awareness, Tax Credit Funds Awarded, plus other news and more. 

• Meet the new staff in Development, learn about the new affordable housing models MaineHousing is looking to demonstrate, the new Lead Paint Program starting in November and more. 

• Development: Finishing touches are applied to Cabin in The Woods, Pre-Applications for  Low Income Housing Tax Credit program received;
• Energy and Housing Services: Lead Hazard Reduction Program making great strides;
• Homeownership: First Home Loan Program purchases and originations are up;
• Plus more!

• Director’s Office: MaineHousing played host to executive directors from other state housing agencies last week;
• Development: Three multifamily housing development programs are underway; taking applications;
• Energy and Housing Services: Lead remediation, arsenic abatement a big concern and a huge MaineHousing priority;
• Homeownership: The new “11 Steps to Homeownership” helps homebuyers stay on course;
• Plus more!

June is National Homeownership Month and National Healthy Homes month; MaineHousing's Homeownership Department LEANS their document submission process and the 2017 Homeless Point In Time report is release.

MaineHousing-financed projects recognized among the top 10 notable projects in the state; Delinquency rate lowest in 20 years; new Opportunity Zones designated by the Governor; plus more!

MaineHousing Senior Director of Programs Dan Brennan is nominated for agency director; the federal budget increases funding for housing and heating; the 50^th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act is in April; 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits were awarded; plus more!

After more than six years as chairman of MaineHousing’s Board of Commissioners, Peter Anastos resigns his seat and thanks MaineHousing’s employees for their dedication to the agency’s mission. Board Vice Chairman Lincoln Merrill, Jr., is named chairman. Also, Low Income Housing Tax Credits updates plus housing affordability information

MaineHousing monitored the federal government shutdown; Interim Director Peter Merrill receives MEREDA Founder’s Award; and agency recognizes three outstanding employees.

MaineHousing Director: Congress should not eliminate proven affordable housing financing tools. While Congress debates whether to eliminate the private activity bonds and Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs, Director John Gallagher explains the important roles they have on Maine’s affordable housing industry, from development to first home loans, and what cutting them will do to Maine.

In this edition: U.S. Senator Susan Collins to address attendees of the Maine Affordable Housing Conference, Single Loan Family Delinquency rate drops, Development programs help Maine Communities stay together, Continuum of Care merger, SMCC Property Management  class set to start September 12th and more.