The quasi-state agency warns that without more money from the Legislature, affordable housing production will slow dramatically.
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How Maine is creating homes in forgotten and unlikely places
Faced with a vexing housing crisis, Mainers are finding ways to build homes in abandoned and undeveloped spaces. But costs, public opposition and an uncertain economy are impeding progress.
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MaineHousing programs to add hundreds of homes, but the money is running out
MaineHousing has in the last month announced more than $30 million in funding to boost construction of single-family homes and apartments.
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Bill would offer more accurate data on number of homes built in Maine
LD 1184 would help housing advocates track progress in building 84,000 new homes by 2030.
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Affordable housing stock expected to increase in Maine, but high costs are still straining owners, renters
Rising homeownership costs and burdensome rents cloud a housing picture characterized by stable economic growth, MaineHousing says in its annual summary.
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Maine needs more housing, fast. Two companies are turning to the assembly line.
Built in a factory, modular homes and apartments can go up quickly. Can new designs change some of the stigma?
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston to use $169,883 to provide financial assistance to students facing homelessness
Lewiston will also hire a homelessness prevention and housing navigation specialist with the MaineHousing grant, part of a $2 million pilot program for five school districts.
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Lewiston schools receive grant to combat student homelessness
Roughly 1,700 students and their families in five school systems are expected to benefit from the pilot, MaineHousing said.
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Norway Odd Fellows Hall renovations expected to start next month
The plan involves creating 16 affordable apartments and an 1,800-square-foot commercial space on the first floor.
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MaineHousing awards nearly $13 million in tax credits to affordable housing projects
The seven projects include 141 units for older adults in Bath, Portland and Windham, and 179 units for families in Portland, Biddeford and Mexico.