Economic Recovery Grants Information HERE

The Housing Opportunity Program was established within the Department of Economic & Community Development to encourage and support the development of additional housing units in the State, including housing units that are affordable for low-income and moderate-income individuals. The Housing Opportunity Program: Provides technical and financial assistance to municipalities to support housing development, including support with municipal ordinance development to comply with LD 2003; Provides grant funding to service providers to support municipal ordinance development, planning board and public processes in communities to increase housing opportunities; Provides information to the public about housing development and opportunities; and Establishes statewide housing production goals. LD 2003 On April 27, 2022, Governor Janet Mills signed into law L.D. 2003, An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions . LD 2003 focuses on removing regulatory barriers to increase housing production in Maine, while preserving municipal ability to create land use plans and protect environmental resources. This legislation requires municipalities to create or amend local ordinances to allow for: Additional density for affordable developments in certain areas; Multiple dwelling units on lots designated for housing; and One accessory dwelling unit […]

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