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MAHC Housing Policy Conference

Coming up on November 13, 2024 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Portland. Get your sponsorship and vendor table today.

Franklin Street Redevelopment presentation at MAHC Member Meeting.

Potential new affordable housing parcels on reclaimed Franklin Street. Shared by Andy Jackson, Dovetail Consulting, and Sam Bell-Hart, Kaplan Thompson.

New Member - Ransom Consulting. Thank you, Lucas Benedict, for bringing Ransom into MAHC.

Sparhawk Group's Joe Lloyd speaks at the MAHC Member Meeting

Great turn out for the MAHC Member Meeting on 4/2.

MAHC Bill Tracker - $10M for Rural Rental, $10M for LIHTC

Thank you to Governor Mills for her Supplemental Budget Change Package adding new funding in for Maine Housing's Rural Affordable Rental Program and LIHTC. The Appropriations & Financial Affairs Committee passed these items with $10 million for Rural Rental, and $10 million for LIHTC. Bill tracker.

New QAP out for Public Comment - Share Your Comments with MAHC for Shared Message

Maine’s 2025-2026 Qualified Allocation Plan draft from Maine Housing has been released. The redlined version is here. There will be a public hearing on April 16, and comments must be received by April 26^th (earlier is preferred so we might have adequate time to respond properly).
The DRAFT can also be found on the “Rules” page on our website - https://mainehousing.org/about/rules

MAHC will be submitting comments. To add your questions/concerns/ideas to MAHC's letter, please email them here, or review and add to this shared list.

Want to Attend Municipal Meetings to Support Affordable Housing Projects?

MAHC is creating a list of people who support affordable housing and would like to attend municipal meetings to support these projects. Share your contact information here.

Need Community Members to Attend Your Municipal Meeting to Support Your Affordable Housing Project?
If you are a developer and have an affordable housing project going through municipal hearings, share the date and town and MAHC can share this information with their list of people in that community that are interested in supporting these projects. Share your project location and town meeting date/time here.

NLIHC Releases Statement on Rent Cap in LIHTC Properties

NLIHC released a statement on April 2 applauding the Biden-Harris administration’s decision to limit rent increases in rental properties financed with federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). The statement identified the rent cap as a critical measure for ensuring greater housing stability for the millions of low-income households living in LIHTC homes. Read More