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Senior housing bond funds awarded by MaineHousing, drives over $45.8 million for affordable housing & Maine’s economy
Release Date: Jan 05, 2020
MaineHousing invests $6.78 million, generating $40 million in funds, to build affordable housing
Release Date: Dec 01, 2019
Over 500 gather to address Maine's affordable housing challenges
Release Date: Sep 30, 2019
Maine Receives Funding to Prevent Youth Homelessness
Release Date: Aug 28, 2019
MaineHousing Revives Affordable Housing Subdivision Program Funding
Release Date: Jun 23, 2019
MaineHousing Announces Funding to Help Older Mainer Homeowners
Release Date: Jun 10, 2019
MaineHousing Drops Interest Rate to Attract More First-Time Homebuyers
Release Date: May 29, 2019
Maine Gets Federal Support to Address Homelessness Among MaineCare Members
Release Date: Apr 16, 2019
MaineHousing Celebrates 50 Years - Hall of the Flags
Release Date: Feb 26, 2019
Longtime MaineHousing executive Dan Brennan now director
Release Date: Apr 04, 2018
Daniel Brennan's Confirmation Hearing Testimony
Release Date: Apr 02, 2018
Deputy Director Peter Merrill named Interim Director by Board of Commissioners
Release Date: Dec 19, 2017
MaineHousing Director John Gallagher to retire
Release Date: Oct 19, 2017
MaineHousing’s Arsenic Abatement Program offers relief
Release Date: Apr 09, 2017
MaineHousing commits $250,000 for drought relief
Release Date: Oct 05, 2016
Gov. LePage, MaineHousing announce First Home Loan program interest rate cuts for veterans, active military
Release Date: Jan 18, 2016
MaineHousing awards $1.25 million to three supportive housing projects
Release Date: Dec 22, 2015
Family Self-Sufficiency Programs to share $439,537
Release Date: Dec 22, 2015
MaineHousing awards $2.9 million in affordable housing tax credits
Release Date: Dec 01, 2015
MaineHousing announces Owner Excellence Program
Release Date: Jun 07, 2015
MaineHousing evaluating senior housing options
Release Date: Feb 26, 2015
MaineHousing offers first-time homebuyers an Advantage
Release Date: Jan 27, 2015
Landlords list 38 vacancies in Augusta on mainehousingsearch.org
Release Date: Dec 07, 2014
MaineHousing awards $3.4 million in tax credits
Release Date: Dec 01, 2014
MaineHousing to distribute additional LIHEAP payments
Release Date: Feb 20, 2014
MaineHousing, City of Portland clarify HUD’s homeless numbers
Release Date: Jan 26, 2014
MaineHousing Audit Results Instill Confidence
Release Date: Oct 24, 2013
2013 Maine Affordable Housing Conference is October 30
Release Date: Aug 21, 2013
Fair Housing workshops May 28 in Bangor, Presque Isle
Release Date: May 16, 2013
MaineHousing and partners plan Fair Housing workshops
Release Date: Mar 31, 2013
MaineHousing Board of Commissioners postpones March 19 meeting, two public hearings
Release Date: Mar 17, 2013
Annual Point in Time Survey to take place January 30
Release Date: Jan 29, 2013
MaineHousing reduces affordable housing project costs
Release Date: Dec 17, 2012
MaineHousing distributes first LIHEAP payments
Release Date: Dec 03, 2012
MaineHousing sets medical marijuana policy - UPDATED
Release Date: Oct 02, 2012
Federal audit addresses Section 8 housing deficiencies
Release Date: Oct 01, 2012
Maine State Housing Authority Welcomes New Director
Release Date: Sep 30, 2012
Governors Urge Congress to Fully Fund Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Release Date: Sep 12, 2012
Governor LePage Announces Nominees to Maine State Housing Authority and Maine Technology Institute
Release Date: Aug 19, 2012
Annual Point in Time Survey Chronicles Homeless
Release Date: Jun 21, 2012
Bangor Savings Bank is Top MaineHousing Lender
Release Date: Jun 11, 2012
Dale McCormick Resigns
Release Date: Mar 19, 2012
MaineHousing Posts Expenditures for 1998-2010
Release Date: Feb 14, 2012
MaineHousing Responds to Security Questions, Concerns
Release Date: Jan 23, 2012
MaineHousing releases credit card statements
Release Date: Jan 23, 2012
MaineHousing Director Welcomes Audit Report on Section 8 Voucher Program
Release Date: Jan 05, 2012
Maine Receives Cut in LIHEAP Funding
Release Date: Oct 31, 2011
Maine Celebrates National Weatherization Day Oct. 27
Release Date: Oct 24, 2011
Affordable Housing Projects Stimulate Maine's Economy
Release Date: Oct 13, 2011
MaineHousing Releases Salary Information
Release Date: Oct 05, 2011
Pingree, Maine officials celebrate Chevrolet investment in Maine
Release Date: Jun 29, 2011
It’s a good time to buy a home
Release Date: Jun 07, 2011
MaineHousing provides additional heating assistance to low-income households
Release Date: Jan 30, 2011
MaineHousing provides funding for 184 new apartments
Release Date: Jan 04, 2011

MaineHousing Newsletters

February 2020 Newsletter
Release Date: February 27th, 2020

Census 2020, MaineHousing's Annual Accomplishments, New Landlord program, and more.

Archived Newsletters

January 2020 Newsletter
Release Date: January 27th, 2020

MaineHousing Announces Senior Housing Bond Awards, Annual Discretionary Funding Allocations awarded, Census 2020 and more.

December 2019 Newsletter
Release Date: December 20th, 2019

Low Income Tax Credits awarded, Perceptions of Housing in Maine report released, Building Family Futures Program moves from pilot to full time program status and more.

November 2019 Newsletter
Release Date: November 26th, 2019

MaineHousing receives two community partner awards, Heat Pump Program and Community Solutions Program launched, Maine designated an age friendly state and more.

September 2019 Newsletter
Release Date: September 27th, 2019

HEAP Program year begins, Youth Homelessness Award, Lead Program, RFP for Rural Housing, staff changes and more.

August 2019 Newsletter
Release Date: August 29th, 2019

Important changes to the Voucher Program, Energy & Housing Services Training dates, Building Our House of Lean, success stories, new employees and more.

July 2019 Newsletter
Release Date: July 22nd, 2019

First Home Loan interest rate reduced again, Jessica Bruder to speak at 2019 Maine Affordable Housing Conference, MaineHousing staff visits an inter-generational community model development and more.

June 2019 Newsletter
Release Date: June 24th, 2019

Revived Funding Program, New Interest Rate, and Point-in-Time Count Survey Released!

May 2019 Newsletter
Release Date: May 21st, 2019

Maine Cabin Masters, $3.5 million for weatherization, and our UMaine partnership. We're working with UMaine students on affordable housing of the future.

April 2019 Newsletter
Release Date: April 20th, 2019

MaineHousing drops it's mortgage rate, April is Fair Housing Month, Facts & Figures, New Staff and more.

March 2019 Newsletter
Release Date: March 14th, 2019

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

January 2019 Newsletter
Release Date: January 29th, 2019

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

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.

Post Purchase Newsletter

MaineHousing continues its relationships with First Home Loan customers after they've moved into their new homes by providing tips and advice through a newsletter. Our goal is to help them be successful homeowners!

01/2018 Post Purchase Newsletter
PDF, 652.10 KB

Mainely Landlords Newsletter

A newsletter for landlords with tenants who have Housing Choice Vouchers from MaineHousing.

Mainely Landlords Newsletter 03/2020
PDF, 763.02 KB
Mainely Landlords Newsletter - Spring 2019
PDF, 513.75 KB
Mainely Landlords Newsletter 05/2018
PDF, 1.48 MB
Mainely Landlords Newsletter 11/2017
PDF, 1.31 MB
Mainely Landlords Newsletter 05/2017
PDF, 2.12 MB

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