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NEW DATE Jun 8: Member's Meeting, 9-10:30 am, Portland
Aug 2: Member's Meeting, 9-10:30 am, TBD n person
Oct 4: Member's Meeting, 9-10:30 am, TBD in person
Nov 17: MAHC Conference, 8 am - 4 pm, Westin Portland Harborview - Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
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MAHC Eviction Report Shared with Sen. King to Support Eviction Crisis Act
On May 19, MAHC joined the National Alliance to End Homelessness alongside Maine housing and rental assistance providers to meet wtih Sen. King in support of the bipartisan Eviction Crisis Act (S.2182). MAHC shared its study on Maine evictions before the pandemic when Maine had ~5,800 annual evictions. The data was updated during the pandemic when short-term Emergency Rental Assistance was available and reduced the statewide number of evictions by 40%. The Eviction Crisis Act would create new tools to address the devastating impacts of evictions on individuals and families and create a foundation for cost-effective prevention in the future. Among these tools is the creation of a permanent emergency rental assistance fund to help low-income households absorb an unexpected economic shock and remain stably housed. Learn more here.
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Your Input Needed - MAHC Policy Priority Survey
MAHC is gathering input from members and other stakeholders on statewide policy positions that will have the most impact increasing the availability of affordable homes in Maine. MAHC's board will use this information to set its annual advocacy and policy priorities. Please take this 2-question survey. Your input matters.
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MaineHousing Virtual QAP Hearing - 6/7, 9 am
MAHC and many members testified at the 5/17 hearing and are pleased that MaineHousing has continued the opportunity for input and collaboration on the QAP with a follow up virtual hearing on Tue, June 7, at 9:00 am. (MAHC has moved our member's meeting to avoid a conflict at this time.) The proposed rules and rule-making notices are here. More details on participation coming soon. Feel free to email MAHC with comments on the QAP as well.
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NEW DATE: Member's Meeting Wed, 6/8, 9-10:30 am
To avoid conflicting with the new MaineHousing virtual QAP hearing on June 7, 9 am, MAHC is moving its member meeting to Wed., June 8, 9-10:30 am in Portland. Details coming soon!
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New White House Housing Supply Action Plan
The White House released a comprehensive plan the shortage of homes for America’s lowest-income households. In the next 5 years, it proposes to increase supply by
- using federal transportation funds to incentivize jurisdictions to reduce restrictive local zoning laws;
- supporting manufactured housing, accessory dwelling units, and small-scale developments; and
- streamlining federal financing and funding sources to help lower costs and speed development.
White House press release. MAHC is a member of the National Low Income Housing Coalition and similarly supports this plan that would allow for and fund housing production. NLIHC's statement of support.
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MaineHousing Revised Multi-family Mortgage Loans Rule Hearing - 6/14, 9:30 am
Adds additional New Construction and Rehabilitation Requirement for Developments Financed with Project Labor Agreement Funds. A public hearing will be held on Tue, June 14, 9:30 am at MaineHousing. To listen or testify virtually, please contact Gerrylynn Ricker no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9. Final revisions here
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Grand Opening: Deering Place by Avesta - 6/22, 4 pm, Portland
Congratulations to Avesta for their grand opening event of Deering Place. Open to the public and free, 4 p.m. Wed, June 22, outside at 510 Cumberland Ave, Portland. Brief presentation, refreshments, and more.
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Meet Laura Mitchell, new Director of MAHC
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Over the next few months in my new role as MAHC Director I look forward to meeting many of you in person or via Zoom. I want to understand your business challenges and how MAHC can support Maine in meeting it's need for 1,000 new units of quality, affordable housing a year. Please find a time on this calendar when we can meet. These 30-minute meetings are over zoom. The link is included in your calendar invitation. Feel free to book two 30-minute blocks together if you'd like more time. Thank you and I will see you soon.
https://doodle.com/bp/lauramitchell/new-mahc-director-laura-mitchell---meeting
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