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PublishedJune 27, 2022
Workforce housing proposed for Western Avenue in Augusta
The developer of the Stevens Commons site in Hallowell is hoping to build more than three dozen studio and one-bedroom apartments at 99 Western Ave. for people making up to 60% of the area's average income.
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PublishedJune 23, 2022
Nearly half of all Maine tenants cannot afford rent, new study says
A Harvard University report indicates that Maine's renters are struggling – something that those in the affordable housing arena know all too well.
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PublishedJune 23, 2022
Many Portland area residents would need to double their income to afford a home
A new Harvard University report illustrates the growing affordability struggle for both homebuyers and renters across the country and in Maine.
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PublishedMay 30, 2022
Libbytown complex with affordable housing wins approval
About half of the 120 units in Dougherty Commons in Portland will be part of a cooperative housing model in which residents will jointly own and manage the property.
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
Longtime renters at Wells motel fighting eviction
A judge has granted Pine Tree Legal's request for a restraining order, preventing the Majestic Regency Resort in Wells from evicting 10 renters who were told last week they had days to move out or face arrest.
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PublishedMay 19, 2022
Rent increases at South Portland apartment complex prompt call for temporary eviction moratorium
City officials are considering the request from lawmakers and community groups and also have planned a workshop on rent stabilization in response to the concerns of tenants at Redbank Village Apartments.
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PublishedMay 15, 2022
For asylum seekers in a city with a housing crunch, finding apartments is not easy
It can take many months to find landlords who will take their vouchers and rents they can afford.
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PublishedMay 15, 2022
Some of Maine’s seasonal businesses are going to extremes to house workers
Tourism-reliant businesses are renting out hotel rooms and private residences to staff, and a few are even building new housing for their seasonal workforce.
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PublishedApril 27, 2022
New Maine law increases units allowed on housing lots
It comes at a time of rising home prices and long waitlists for people seeking affordable apartments.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Maine House passes bill to boost state’s housing supply
Speaker Ryan Fecteau hails the bill as a 'huge step' toward meeting the state's housing needs even though it has been scaled back to address concerns over local control of land use.
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