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Housing Opportunity Program | Department of Economic and Community Development Economic Recovery Grants Information HERE Housing Opportunity Program → Housing Opportunity Program Housing Opportunity Program Housing Opportunity Program The Housing Opportunity Program recently moved to the Maine Office of Community Affairs.
Check this program page for updated information: Housing Opportunity Program | Maine Office of Community Affairs . 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 assistance to municipalities to support housing development, including support with municipal ordinance development to comply with P. L. 2021, ch.
672 (LD 2003); Provides funding to service providers and municipalities 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. P. L.
2021, ch. 672 (LD 2003) On April 27, 2022, Governor Janet Mills signed into law P. L.
2021, ch. 672 (LD 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 residential use; and One accessory dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit in any area where residential uses are permitted. P. L.
2023, ch. 192 (LD 1706) Governor Mills signed into law LD 1706 , An Act to Clarify Statewide Laws Regarding Affordable Housing and Accessory Dwelling Units. This legislation became effective on June 16, 2023.
This legislation amends LD 2003 by extending the implementation date of July 1, 2023, to January 1, 2024, for municipalities that enact ordinances by municipal officer without further action or approval by voters of the municipality and July 1, 2024, for all other municipalities. This legislation also makes some minor changes to LD 2003 for clarity. P.
L. 2025, ch. 385 (LD 1829) Governor Mills recently signed into law LD 1829 , An Act to Build Housing for Maine Families and Attract Workers to Maine Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Housing Density.
This legislation amends LD 2003 to promote additional housing development. The effective date for this legislation is September 24, 2025. More information about rulemaking, technical assistance, and financial assistance will be available soon.
Rule and Guidance Document LD 2003 Guidance Document (Updated October 2023) (PDF) Proposed Rule , 08-001 CMR Ch.
1, Housing Opportunity Program: Municipal Land Use and Zoning Ordinance Rule (Proposed October 1, 2025) (Word) LD 1829 Rulemaking Listening Session Zoom Recordings: Session 1 : August 13, 2025 Session 2 : August 15, 2025 Session 3 : August 19, 2025 Housing Opportunity Program Grants The Housing Opportunity Program has grant funding available for service providers and municipalities to support municipal ordinance development, community housing planning services, and community housing implementation services.
The 2024 Service Provider Grants are now closed. Please visit the Division of Procurement Services' website for additional information. The 2024 Municipal Grants are now closed.
Please visit the Division of Procurement Services' website for additional information. Final Rule : 19-100 C. M.
R. ch.
4, Rule Regarding Housing Opportunity Program Grants (Word) Summary of Comments and Responses (Word) Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions MaineHousing Rent & Income Charts 2023 State of Maine Housing Study Housing Opportunity Program Report January 2024 State of Maine Housing Data Portal State of Maine Housing Data Portal Webinar May 14, 2024 (Zoom recording; use passcode $Of#3h3t ) Statewide and Regional Housing Production Goals A Roadmap for the Future of Housing Production in Maine
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