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An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Investment in Workforce Housing and Raise Certain Income Eligibility Limits in the Affordable Homeownership Program

Failed·4/29/26
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Authorizes a $10,000,000 bond issue for workforce housing and raises income eligibility limits for homebuyers.

This bill authorizes the issuance of $10,000,000 in bonds to fund workforce housing in Maine's opportunity zones. The Maine State Housing Authority will use these funds to finance housing projects. Additionally, the bill mandates the Maine State Housing Authority to increase the income eligibility limit for homebuyers in the Affordable Homeownership Program from 120% to 150% of the area median income in counties outside of Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and York. The bill also allows the authority to require leveraged funds for certain projects.

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Calendar

Apr 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Committee Upon Conclusion of the 132nd Legislature and PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD).

Jun 25, 2025

Joint

Carry Over Approved

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.