MaineHousing, which issues one-third of vouchers in the state, and housing authorities in Portland, Westbrook and Brewer have been forced to pause Section 8 vouchers after using up their allotments.
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Lewiston Housing seeks senior housing at Ramada, second phase of Martel redevelopment
If approved, the projects would add another 107 units of senior housing in the city.
In fight for more housing in Maine, one barrier rises above the rest: Us
The state’s ongoing housing crisis wasn’t caused by one thing, but it has put homeownership out of reach for an entire generation and created ripple effects on the broader economy.
Price of typical Maine home climbs above $400,000 for first time
‘It was only a matter of time before (Maine) crossed the threshold,’ said Paul McKee, president of the Maine Association of Realtors.
Neighbors voice concerns around proposed Norway co-op housing
Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative is planning a three-story, 17-unit apartment building on Whitman Street.
More units on the way, but experts say high costs, other trends still plague Lewiston housing market
Housing experts are calling on the city to hire staff dedicated solely to focus on the city’s housing issue.
State distributes $3 million to boost sales of Maine-made goods
Forty-six Maine companies received a share of the grant funding as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
On wealthy Martha’s Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
A new report lays out in stark terms just how many low- and middle-income folks are being forced to move away from Martha’s Vineyard as its popularity with wealthy vacationers soars.
Brunswick Wilbur’s Woods project to proceed after appeal struck down
The Zoning Board voted unanimously to accept the Planning Board’s approval of the architectural compatibility of the apartment building planned for the second phase of the project.
Experts urge developers to think small for solution to Maine’s housing crisis
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s annual spring gathering focused on creative ways to approach housing development by utilizing small lots, historic tax credits and the transformation of Portland’s zoning regulations.