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Dec 5 - MAHC Member Meeting, 9-10:30 am, USM Glickman Library, 314 Forest Avenue, 7th Floor, Portland - Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank

Feb 6 - MAHC Member Meeting, 9-10:30 am, Portland. Panel discussion on the Affordable Housing Investment Market. Want to sponsor this event?

Draft MAHC Summary Brief on Electrification of Affordable Housing for Membership Input

MAHC is preparing a summary brief on the impact of electrification on affordable housing development. A draft is shared here for membership input before it is sent to relevant state and federal decision makers. Read more here, email comments to info@mainehousingcoalition.org.

Legislative Update - MAHC Testimony, Public Hearings Coming Up

The Housing Committee met last week and held public hearings on the following bills. MAHC submitted testimony in favor of LD 772. MAHC's Policy Committee identified concerns in LD 1976 regarding putting a minimum size on growth areas.

LD 1976 AMENDED "An Act to Update the Growth Management Program Laws" Rep. Sachs. MAHC testimony. MAHC is continuing to learn more about this in depth legislation and will keep membership updated on its position.

LD 772 "An Act to Establish a Process to Vest Rights for Land Use Permit Applicants" Sen. Pouliot. MAHC testimony in favor.

The Legislative Council met again to review proposed emergency bills to add to the 2024 legislative session. MAHC's priority bill to increase the State Historic State Credit was approved. Upon appeal, two other housing related bills also will be considered, 1) Rep. Malon's bill to allow manufactured housing in all single family zones; 2) Sen. Daughtry's bill to provide a revolving loan program administered by DECD to give to banks to buy down interest rates for the development of workforce housing. MAHC will monitor and provide updates on these bills as we learn more.

NOV 28 - Housing Committee Meeting, 9 am, Room 216, Cross Building or livestream.

Elevator inspections and development of multi-unit affordable housing.
LD 1505 public hearing, "An Act to Amend the Maine Cooperative Affordable Housing Ownership Act." MAHC is in support. Amends the Maine Cooperative Affordable Housing Ownership Act to include group equity cooperatives. It also provides that a housing assistance program must be made reasonably available to residents of housing cooperatives.
Presentation on manufactured housing, off-site construction, workforce demands and training.

Thank you 55 Weston Avenue partners for the invitation to KBS - Sam Hight, Brian Eng, Kara Wilbur. Using Maine Housing Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program funding.

Home Design Survey - By 11/27. Please share.

New MAHC member, Zero Energy Homes, is bringing a new, single family home product that is modularly built primarily with Maine forest products. They are looking for home design input from future homeowners. Are you searching to buy a home but having a tough time finding ANYTHING, let alone something that's right? What features do you need? How much space? At what price point?

Zero Energy Homes Maine and BrightBuilt Home are working together to design a series of single-family homes that are modularly-constructed, right-sized for customers' needs, and built to net zero energy standards. The homes need to be attainable and affordable to a wide range of incomes and lifestyles - from families starting out to safe and comfortable independent homes for seniors. Our builders and architects need to hear from you. Take the survey.

Forward

US is Unprepared to Provide Housing and Care for Millions of Older Adults

Over the next ten years, the US population over the age of 75 will increase by 45 percent, from 17 million to nearly 25 million. As the population of older adults swells, so too does demand for housing that is both affordable and able to accommodate their changing needs. Alarmingly, the people most likely to need care and supportive services as they age are those with low and moderate incomes. The need is only growing, as is the urgency to act.

LIVE WEBCAST
Thursday, Nov

4:00 p.m. ET

The 2024 Forum will give attendees the chance to engage with and learn from thought leaders, policy experts, researchers, tenant advocates, affordable housing practitioners, and members of Congress about how to end the housing crisis impacting low-income renters in America.

Exploring Affordable and Workforce Housing Solutions for Local & State Authorities, EDCs, and Universities

Join hundreds of housing administrators, elected officials, economic development corporations, universities, developers, and housing experts for two days of education, thought leadership and networking to propel affordable, attainable, workforce, and off-campus housing projects forward. The 2024 U.S. Housing Project Delivery Conference offers insights on funding tools, development models, and project delivery techniques that are shaping the future of housing in communities and workplaces across the nation.

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