December 2018 Newsletter
Release Date: December 20th, 2018
- Happy Holidays, STEP Vouchers transfer to the HCV department, First Home Loan Originations are up, A Conversation with Recovery House Providers, plus other news.
November 2018 Newsletter
Release Date: November 16th, 2018
- 2018 Stephen B. Mooers Award, November Awareness, Tax Credit Funds Awarded, plus other news and more.
October 2018 Newsletter
Release Date: October 11th, 2018
- 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.
August 2018 Newsletter
Release Date: August 28th, 2018
- 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!
July 2018 Newsletter
Release Date: July 23rd, 2018
- 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 2018 Newsletter
Release Date: June 22nd, 2018
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.
May 2018 Newsletter
Release Date: May 29th, 2018
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!
March 2018 Newsletter
Release Date: March 30th, 2018
MaineHousing Senior Director of Programs Dan Brennan is nominated for agency director; the federal budget increases funding for housing and heating; the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act is in April; 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits were awarded; plus more!
February 2018 Newsletter
Release Date: February 26th, 2018
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
January 2018 Newsletter
Release Date: January 24th, 2018
MaineHousing monitored the federal government shutdown; Interim Director Peter Merrill receives MEREDA Founder’s Award; and agency recognizes three outstanding employees.
December Newsletter
Release Date: December 8th, 2017
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.
July/August 2017 Newsletter
Release Date: August 11th, 2017
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.