affordable housing – Page 54 – The Portland Press Herald

Our View: Homeless youths need more of our attention and assistance

by The Editorial Board November 21, 2018November 20, 2018

It’s not just a lack of housing that leads teenagers to live on the street, and the problem requires a different approach from adult homelessness.

by Michele Lerner The Washington Post November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

People are being drawn by a lower cost of living, lighter tax burden, job growth and a better chance to buy a home they can afford.

by Andrew Van Dam The Washington Post September 6, 2018September 6, 2018

When coffee giant Starbucks colonizes a neighborhood, home prices tend to jump.

In parts of Munjoy Hill, one in every 20 housing units is registered with the city as a short-term rental property.

by The Editorial Board August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

HUD secretary Ben Carson’s response to a lack of housing is to triple rents for the very poorest Americans.

Construction activity peaked in 2017, but the city still gained over 300 new homes in 2018.

by MATT OTT Associated Press July 4, 2017July 4, 2017

Spending in the U.S. was flat in May despite expectations of a rebound, and housing starts fell for the third straight month.

by Thomas Harmon Special to the Press Herald November 16, 2016November 15, 2016

So how about giving developers incentives to build small units that many folks so desire?

by Bill Stauffer Special to the Press Herald August 29, 2016November 30, 2016

Portland’s mayor is misguided on credit checks and rent control, a longtime landlord argues.

The Waterville Community Land Trust is preparing its first home for an income-eligible family.