Housing

signed · Maine · House Jan 11, 2026

LD 1927: An Act To Protect Housing Quality By Enacting Mold Inspection, Notification And Remediation Requirements

LD 1927 requires Maine landlords to inspect and address water leaks within 24 hours and repair the source within 5 days. For visible mold or dampness, landlords must inspect within 5 days of tenant notice, create a written remediation plan within 10 days, and use certified professionals for mold over 6 square feet. Landlords must disclose existing leaks, mold, or dampness to tenants before renting and cannot offer units with active issues. Tenants must notify landlords of leaks and grant access for inspections and repairs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlord repairs, disclosures, and mold remediation to protect tenant health and housing quality, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

signed · Maine · House Jun 20, 2025

LD 1751: An Act To Improve The Growth Management Program Laws

This bill updates Maine's growth management laws to enhance housing affordability, infrastructure development, and environmental protection. It amends key definitions - such as setting "affordable housing" at 80% of area median income - and adds new funding categories for mixed-use housing projects, bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure, and public utility systems. The bill also revises program goals to prioritize affordable housing for low/moderate-income households, protect water resources, and support marine industries. These changes directly affect Maine municipalities implementing growth management plans and state agencies overseeing land use and housing policies.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly states environmental protection as a goal, revises program to 'protect water resources,' and adds funding for sustainable infrastructure like bike/pedestrian projects.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines affordable housing at 80% AMI, adds funding for mixed-use housing, and prioritizes low/moderate-income housing in program goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds funding for bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure, a transportation infrastructure component, within housing and growth management framework85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Property Development Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 690: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funding For Affordable And Low-Income Housing Programs

This bill proposes a $100 million state bond issue to fund Maine's housing programs, requiring voter approval through a referendum. If approved, the funds would support the Maine State Housing Authority's rural rental program ($35 million), low-income housing tax credits ($35 million), affordable homeownership ($15 million), and home repair grants ($15 million). Twenty percent of funding for the rural rental, tax credit, and homeownership programs must be used for modular construction projects. The bond proceeds would be repaid through state general funds, with unused balances after 10 years allocated to retire other state bonds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill funds housing via $100M bond including low-income tax credits, supporting fiscal management of housing programs and providing tax relief for lower income.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $100M for affordable housing programs including rental, tax credits, homeownership, and repairs with 20% for modular construction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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signed · Maine · House Jun 18, 2025

LD 1044: An Act To Clarify The Qualifying Use Of Tax Increment Financing For Extension Of A Development District

This bill allows Maine development districts (tax increment financing districts) to extend their tax increment financing periods by up to 20 additional years beyond the standard 30-year limit, provided they use at least 75% of the tax increment revenue for affordable housing or transit-oriented development projects. It defines "affordable housing" as housing for households earning no more than 120% of the area median income (per HUD standards) and clarifies that "transit-oriented development" includes projects linking housing and other uses with transit facilities, without requiring them to be located in designated transit districts. Municipalities meeting these conditions can extend their districts' tax increment financing periods, supporting longer-term development focused on housing access and transit connectivity.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends TIF periods with 75% revenue mandate for affordable housing/transit, directing tax increments to public development goals per fiscal management standards.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates 75% of TIF revenue for affordable housing (≤120% AMI), directly advancing housing access through funding requirements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires 75% tax increment revenue for transit-oriented development, directly advancing public transit infrastructure and aligning with sustainable transportation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 384: An Act To Prevent Student Homelessness

This bill establishes Maine's Student Homelessness Prevention Program within the Department of Education to help elementary and secondary students avoid homelessness. It provides up to $750 per academic year in direct financial assistance to families of students at risk of homelessness for housing needs like rent, utilities, or critical repairs. The program is funded through an annual $1.5 million appropriation from the General Fund, with assistance not counted as income for tax or public assistance eligibility. The program builds on federal McKinney-Vento requirements by proactively identifying at-risk students and offering immediate financial support to maintain stable housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds $1.5M student homelessness program via General Fund appropriation, supporting public service spending and aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides direct financial aid ($750/student) to prevent student homelessness, ensuring educational stability through Department of Education program, directly advancing access and support for K-12 students.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides direct financial assistance for housing needs (rent, utilities) to prevent student homelessness, funding a dedicated housing program within state education department.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Renters

signed · Maine · House May 23, 2025

LD 1183: An Act To Ensure Rent-To-Own Protections Apply To Mobile Home Park Tenants

This bill (LD 1183) expands rent-to-own protections to mobile home park tenants in Maine. It amends existing law to explicitly include mobile homes as "real property" under rent-to-own agreements, ensuring these tenants receive the same legal safeguards as other renters. Key provisions require vendors to certify property compliance with housing codes (sections 6021/6021-A and 9099) and clarify who is responsible for maintaining the property. The change directly affects mobile home park residents by extending statutory protections to their housing arrangements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tenant protections for mobile home park residents by treating mobile homes as real property, requiring housing code compliance certification, and clarifying maintenance responsibilities under rent-to-own agreements.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

signed · Maine · House Jun 9, 2025

LD 946: Resolve, To Increase Access To Energy Efficiency Programs By Low-Income And Moderate-Income Residents

LD 946 requires the Efficiency Maine Trust to amend its rules so that half of all annual electric vehicle rebates and half of all residential energy efficiency funding (including for heat pumps and appliances) must be distributed to low- and moderate-income Maine residents. This policy change directly affects low- and moderate-income homeowners seeking cost-saving energy upgrades or EV incentives. The key mechanism mandates a 50% allocation target for these specific programs, ensuring greater access to savings for income-eligible households. The resolve does not create new programs but modifies existing distribution rules under the Efficiency Maine Trust's authority.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 50% allocation of energy efficiency funding to low-income residents for heat pumps and appliances, directly advancing clean energy access and reducing energy costs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingDirects 50% of energy efficiency funding to low/moderate-income housing residents, reducing utility costs and increasing housing affordability through targeted energy assistance.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Efficiency