MAHC - $100 Million Bond for Housing - Testify Tue, 4/25, 1 pm

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Apr. 25, $100 Million in Funding, 1 pm. COME TESTIFY

LD1074 $100 Million Bond for Housing - Appropriations Committee

Last public hearing to testify for funding for affordable housing.
No need to rewrite testimony, as this is a different committee.
Testify in FAVOR of this priority bill to fund affordable housing development with a $100 million bond.
We want to continue our strong message, now with the Appropriations Committee, that funding is the primary barrier to building housing, and the development and construction community are ready to build. We've shared it with the Housing Committee, and now's our chance to share it with the AFA Committee as they will be recommending the budgeted amount for housing and this bond.
You can review the MAHC testimony for LD226 funding to use for talking points here. MAHC will share LD1074 specific talking points next week.
Submit testimony or sign up for Zoom testimony here or attend in person. Its helpful to bring 20 copies of your testimony.

LD 1540 - Rental Stabilization - Apr. 21, 9 am
Public Hearing, Housing Committee

Quality Housing Coalition of Maine is sharing their testimony and seeking support for this bill that provides rental support for 2 years for those in need. LD1540 language here.

MAHC Testified

In Favor of LD226 to Provide $200 Million in Funding for Affordable Housing
Testimony MAHC and others had good turn out and testimony was strongly in favor of this funding from developers, construction companies, individuals in need, community action agencies, housing providers, and others. Maine hasn't met the demand for affordable housing since the 1970s. Maine needs to lead as the "Dirigo" state. Maine needs to be able to look back on this time, as we do for the 1970s, and be able to say that Maine led the way, and met the needs of housing Maine people.

DECD briefings on LD2003 Rules & Housing Opportunity Program Grants
The adopted rule and related rulemaking documents may be reviewed here. The Dept. of Economic and Community Development is hosting a series of Zoom Q&A sessions to provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about LD 2003. No set agenda, just an informal way to ask questions. No need to RSVP. Contact: housing.decd@maine.gov. Zoom link for all sessions: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/85671268128

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April 26 Webinar: Up For Growth - Wide Open Spaces: Preserving Affordable Housing in Rural America. 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Underproduction and housing scarcity now impact nearly every community in the United States, including more rural or exurban communities. However, the problems faced by less dense municipalities are very different from those faced by urban centers. With a focus on preserving affordable housing and combating blight, rural communities often have difficulty attracting the investment necessary to manage and maintain their housing stock. Webinar discusses how rural communities are working to solve their housing crisis and the unique barriers they face. Register.

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