An Act To Prioritize Affordable Housing By Expediting Reviews For Affordable Housing Projects Applying For Funding From The Maine State Housing Authority

LD 970 establishes strict time limits for reviewing and approving permits for affordable housing projects seeking funding from the Maine State Housing Authority. Municipalities must notify applicants within 30 days whether an application is complete, and if they fail to do so, the application is automatically considered complete. Once complete, municipalities must approve or deny the permit within 120 days. Additionally, the Department of Environmental Protection must approve or deny site location permits for these projects within 30 days of receiving the application.