MAHC Member Event Featuring Maine Redevelopment Land Bank, Networking, Legislative Session Wrap Up, and Voting to Elect New Board Members
@ USM Glickman Library, Tue, Jun 4, 9-10:30 am.
We have exciting news about a new pro housing PR campaign, IRS 501c4 approval, new board members, and more. Not a MAHC member? Join today.
Building Dreams, Building Communities: Join Us in Advocating for Affordable Housing
Is US Congress Having a YIMBY moment?
The housing activists known as YIMBYs have spent most of the past decade fighting their battles at the state and local levels, pushing to loosen strict zoning rules they argue have led to a national home affordability crisis. But now, the movement may be quietly inching closer to its biggest win yet on Capitol Hill, complete with a namesake bill. Last week, the House Financial Services Committee unanimously approved the bipartisan YIMBY Act. Read more.
MAHC Signs Support for new Federal Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act
MAHC support forthcoming legislation proposed by Sen. Fetterman (D-PA) and Rep. Blunt Rochester (D-DE-AL), that will enable more communities to eliminate restrictive zoning, modernize land use policies, and streamline approvals — boosting housing supply and meeting the needs of millions of Americans. The bill:
Directs HUD to develop model zoning legislation for state and local governments can utilize voluntarily to boost housing production.
Provide technical assistance and best practices to local governments to implement zoning and land-use reforms.
Fund the national expansion of the National Zoning Atlas and provide grants for localities to develop pre-approved building plans for small and medium multifamily housing to streamline production.
MAHC Loves to See Our Advocacy Work Go to Work Opening New Homes:
MAHC In The Community
MAHC is participating in GrowSmart Maine's Policy Action 2025 policy crowdsourcing sharing input on priority housing legislation for the next session.
MAHC is helping plan a housing conference for regional groups with the Maine Alliance for Health and Prosperity at Maine Development Foundation who is bringing in the Center for Community Investment to talk about their investment model.
MAHC is serving on DECD and the Governor's Office committee developing housing production goals by region to meet the state shortage of 80,000 units by 2030.
MAHC is serving on DHHS' committee on housing for people experiencing domestic violence and trafficking.
Welcome New MAHC Member Timber HP
Timber HP Announces Based in Madison, Maine, TimberHP manufactures high-performing wood fiber insulation that is healthy for people and the planet. Made with renewable resources, our products are resistant to moisture liabilities, mold and fire, and offer superior properties to reduce heating and cooling loads. Tried and trusted, wood fiber insulation is cost-competitive and has been manufactured and used in Europe for decades.
Saint-Gobain and TimberHP Enter Partnership to Offer High-Performance Wood Fiber Insulation in North America Read more.
MAHC Member 3i Housing of Maine In The News
Spurred by the death of his wife, Paul Linet, founder and president of 3i Housing of Maine, is on a mission to build affordable housing for people with physical disabilities and hopes a new 51-unit apartment building in Scarborough that received Maine Housing funding that MAHC advocated for, can serve as a model for the state and the rest of the country.
Portland Zoning Overhaul - Provide Input
The city is nearing the end of a seven-year process to redo its entire zoning ordinance, which dictates everything from where and how parks, schools, businesses and housing can be built, to how tall those developments can be. It's called ReCode and the final proposal is scheduled to go before the City Council this fall. Those leading the effort say it's about letting Portland grow well, and lines up with the city's comprehensive plan. Like many other cities in the U.S., Portland is on track to get rid of single-family zoning, allowing at least duplexes, triplexes and quadruplexes in all areas of the city. Take a look at the proposed changes and our Q&A on the basics before the series of public meetings to be held next week at 1 Canal Plaza – on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MAHC Housing Policy Conference
Coming up on November 13, 2024 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Portland. Get your sponsorship and vendor table today.
