Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced the award of $12 million in grants through Maine’s Home for Good program, which will create 92 new affordable apartments in Bangor, Portland, and South Portland.
The areas were chosen through a competitive review process.
According to Maine.gov, each development will help to expand housing options across Maine, such as by increasing the supply of affordable homes for sale and rent, initiatives to support housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, or by incentivizing accessory dwelling units and other market-based housing.
MaineHousing Director Dan Brennan said:
Chronic homelessness is often caused by underlying and untreated physical and mental health illnesses, which when left uncared for, adds up far beyond the cost of providing people with the housing and support they need to stay healthy. This proven formula not only saves lives in the long run, but it also saves money, and it improves the overall health of our communities and the state of Maine.
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