MaineHousing's Supportive Housing Program is providing $3.4 million to nonprofits, municipalities and others to develop small projects for those who make 30% or less of Maine's annual median income and need to be near support services.
MaineHousing has moved from downtown Augusta to former state office space near Interstate 95, renovated by Landry/French; United Way has moved to Forest Avenue in Portland from the peninsula; and Maine Preservation has opened award nominations.
Gov. Janet Mills' executive order halts most evictions, and the governor has sent a letter to financial institutions asking them to work proactively with property owners to pause mortgages during the COVID-19 state of emergency.