After years of service, some properties face needs that require immediate attention but lack adequate reserves to address the necessary repairs. As a result, MaineHousing offers the Supportive Housing & Emergency Shelter Repair Program which provides a deferred forgivable note, will match the remaining term of the existing financing or 5 years, whichever is longer, to address repairs that will ensure properties are able to continue to provide decent, safe, sanitary housing to Maine’s most vulnerable citizens.
To be eligible for funding, the property must meet the eligibility requirements of one of the following categories:
Category 1 - Supportive housing or emergency shelter currently financed or assisted by MaineHousing where the owner:
Category 2 - Supportive housing: (i) with no outstanding financing; or (ii) that is no longer assisted by MaineHousing but is continuing to operate consistent with its original MaineHousing commitments where the owner:
Owners and contractors must not be debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or voluntarily excluded from participation in federal housing programs or MaineHousing programs. Owners, operators, and contractors that have had a professional license suspended or revoked need MaineHousing’s prior approval to participate in the Repair Program.
The owner of the supportive housing property or emergency shelter may submit a request for financial assistance only once a year for any eligible property.
For full details on eligibility requirements and projects please refer to the Supportive Housing Emergency Shelter Repair Program Guide.
Applications may be submitted electronically or by mail. A separate application package must be submitted for each property. For more information see the Supportive Housing Repair & Emergency Shelter Repair Program Guide, review the related links, or contact:
William Kuhl, Asset Manager
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