The City Council is forming Waterville Housing Committee to address available housing stock while reviewing existing housing policies and guidelines.
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Posted inBusiness
Federal low-income housing grant doubles in size this year
The Housing Trust fund is allotted almost $700 million, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Rent relief slowly making its way to Maine tenants and landlords
The latest 2 federal stimulus packages have earmarked a total of $352 million for Maine to keep tenants housed and cover amounts owed to landlords and utility providers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
National ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic is extended
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moved to extend the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on Wednesday, through the end of June.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Raise-Op looking to double its Lewiston housing development
The nonprofit housing cooperative is proposing to build two, nine-unit apartment buildings on separate parcels in the Tree Streets neighborhood.
Posted inNation / World
Biden moves to advance racial equity, including ending privately run federal prisons
The president will also direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Former Lewiston landlord Rick Lockwood must repay $750,000 in debt, court rules
The court decision will prevent Rick Lockwood, who once owned 10 properties in Lewiston, from avoiding the debt through bankruptcy.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
L.L. Bean scraps major housing development in Freeport
Faced with local opposition, the outdoor-gear retailer withdraws its support for a developer’s plan to build hundreds of homes off Desert and Old County roads.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston considers using vacant hotel rooms, establishing public bathroom for homeless
With temperatures dropping, Lewiston’s Housing Committee also said a public warming shelter is needed, especially after the closure of an emergency shelter at the Lewiston Armory.