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Rural Affordable Housing Rental Program is sponsored by MaineHousing. MaineHousing provides funding to developers for the creation of smaller (five to eighteen units) affordable rental housing projects in rural areas where traditional Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects are not generally feasible.
Eligible activities include acquisition and/or rehabilitation of existing rental housing units, adaptive re-use of existing buildings, and new construction. All units must be leased to households making no more than 80% of Area Median Income.
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Rural Affordable Housing Rental Program Rural Affordable Housing Rental Program MaineHousing is providing funding to developers for the development of smaller (five to 18 units) affordable rental housing projects in areas and at a size where traditional Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects are not generally feasible.
Public Housing Authorities, Community Action Agencies, Non-Profit Housing Developers, and For-Profit Housing Developers Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program eligible activities are: Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of existing rental housing units, Adaptive re-use of existing buildings for rental housing, and New construction of rental housing units. All projects must be between five and eighteen units in size.
All units must be leased to households making no more than 80% of Area Median Income and are leased at not more than 80% Area Median Income rents. All residents must inhabit the units as their primary, permanent residence. For more information on program eligibility, priorities, and how to apply, download and review the Program Guide.
Multifamily Development Info 2026 Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program RFP 2024 Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program RFP Older Program Guides & RFPs Rural Program Design and Construction Requirements and Process MaineHousing does not support or endorse external links. 26 Edison Drive, Augusta Maine 04330 (800) 452-4668 | (207) 626-4600 Fax: (207) 626-4678 | Maine Relay 711
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are Public Housing Authorities, Community Action Agencies, Non-Profit Housing Developers, and For-Profit Housing Developers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural Affordable Housing Rental Program is funded by MaineHousing. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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