MaineHousing News

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.

In this edition: An economic analysis shows how the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program boosts Maine’s economy, and that homeless numbers are down. Plus, find out more about a proposed change to the Homeless Solutions Rule; that applications are due for National Housing Trust Fund projects; and that funding is available under the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program.

In this edition: On May 16, MaineHousing's Board of Commissioners will welcome three new members and say "welcome back" to one that has been reappointed. Also, our First Home Loan numbers are up 51%, and three Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects are progressing nicely.

In this edition, MaineHousing discusses the importance of homeowners testing well water for arsenic and how our abatement program can help; announces that our First Home Loan numbers are higher this year’s first quarter than last year’s; plus showcases upcoming events.