With more than 1,300 housing units in the development pipeline, the city is playing a major role in the state’s housing goals.
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New housing report paints dour picture for Portland’s poorest renters
A new report from Harvard University shows that for the first time, more than half of Portland renters are considered cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
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Biddeford is being called ‘Maine’s hottest city’ and here’s why
Walkability, booming local business, and housing prices all contribute to the city’s reputation as the place to be.
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Bath Housing opens its new Centre Street apartment complex
Bath Housing opens its new affordable apartment complex as part of its larger vision for the Congress Housing Corridor, which aims to address the limited housing rental market.
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MaineHousing announces $13M for new projects, including in Time and Temperature building
The quasi-state agency warns that without more money from the Legislature, affordable housing production will slow dramatically.
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Brunswick explores mobile home rent stabilization
Residents at Bay Bridge Estates are spearheading an effort to establish rent stabilization in Brunswick.
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How Maine is creating homes in forgotten and unlikely places
Faced with a vexing housing crisis, Mainers are finding ways to build homes in abandoned and undeveloped spaces. But costs, public opposition and an uncertain economy are impeding progress.
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Maine lawmakers give mobile homeowners a leg up in park purchases
Legislators passed a bill to give mobile homeowners the ‘right of first refusal’ when their parks go up for sale.
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Gorham prepares to grapple with affordable housing
Town Council establishes a charter for an affordable housing committee as residents face rising home costs with limited options.
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Developers of rejected Scarborough housing proposal offer new, scaled-down plan
Residents and officials opposed the South Portland Housing Development Corporation’s 96-unit proposal for a slew of reasons. Now, a new plan influenced by that criticism is being presented.