Housing

died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 2230: An Act To Invest In The Construction Of Industrialized Housing

Maine LD 2230 expands the state's Housing Opportunity Program to explicitly support industrialized housing and defines income tiers for affordability purposes. The bill creates a new Industrialized Housing Incentive Program that provides grants or loans of $1,500 to $6,000 per unit to manufacturers of modular, panelized, or innovative housing systems operating in the state. Additionally, it requires the Department of Economic and Community Development to launch a public-private partnership for technical support and workforce training, as well as a competitive pilot program offering financial awards for efficient multifamily construction projects.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds industrialized housing construction and expands the Housing Opportunity Program to support affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 2164: An Act To Assist Communities With Converting Vacant School Buildings Into Housing

This bill creates a new program within the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority to help municipalities convert closed, vacant school buildings into residential housing. The program offers technical and financial assistance to communities that apply, including support for environmental cleanup, zoning navigation, and development planning. A dedicated fund will be established to finance feasibility studies, property improvements, and subsidies for affordable housing units, with an initial appropriation of $5 million for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Participating municipalities must agree to include a specific percentage of affordable housing in their conversions, as determined through a memorandum of understanding. The redevelopment authority will submit annual reports to the legislature detailing the program's progress and impact on housing supply and local economies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a dedicated fund and provides financial assistance for converting vacant school buildings into housing, advancing fiscal management and community development through targeted government funding.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates funding program to convert vacant school buildings into housing, directly advancing affordable housing development and utilizing underused properties for residential use.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 2077: An Act To Reduce The Cost Of Purchasing A Home By Providing Grants To Reduce Mortgage Rates

This bill directs the Maine State Housing Authority to administer a program offering grants of up to $15,000 to help reduce mortgage rates for first-time home buyers with incomes within federal limits. The grants are intended for owner-occupied single-family residences and can be used to lower the interest rate on the purchase loan. Additionally, the bill allows Maine taxpayers to deduct private mortgage insurance payments from their state income tax for their primary residence in the state. These changes aim to make homeownership more affordable for lower and moderate-income residents while providing tax relief for mortgage insurance costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides housing assistance grants and allows mortgage insurance tax deductions, supporting affordable housing through state funding and tax relief for first-time home buyers.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides grants to reduce mortgage rates for first-time home buyers and allows tax deductions for mortgage insurance, directly supporting affordable housing access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 255: An Act To Support Mobile Home Residents In Purchasing Their Mobile Home Parks

LD 255 provides $3.5 million in one-time state funding to help mobile home residents purchase their mobile home parks. The bill creates a "manufactured and mobile home park preservation and assistance program" that directly supports residents seeking to buy their parks from owners. This funding, allocated from the General Fund for fiscal year 2025-26, aims to prevent displacement by enabling community ownership. The program is specifically designed to assist residents in low-income mobile home communities where park ownership changes could lead to higher rents or forced relocation. The funding is a one-time allocation with no ongoing annual budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.5M from General Fund (FY2025-26) to fund mobile home park preservation program, directly supporting low-income housing stability through state budget appropriation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $3.5M for mobile home residents to purchase parks, preventing displacement and enabling community ownership through dedicated housing program funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 264: An Act To Remove The 12-Month Waiting Period For The Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption

This bill removes a 12-month residency and ownership waiting period for Maine residents seeking the homestead property tax exemption. Currently, applicants must have lived in Maine and owned their primary home for 12 months to qualify. The bill amends Maine law to allow immediate eligibility for the exemption once a person becomes a permanent Maine resident and owns a homestead. This change directly affects Maine residents who own their primary homes but previously had to wait a year before receiving the tax break. The exemption amount remains $10,000 of a homestead’s value.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves residency requirement for homestead tax exemption, providing immediate property tax relief to qualifying homeowners. Directly advances tax relief for residents under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves 12-month residency wait for homestead tax exemption, lowering property costs and increasing housing affordability for homeowners.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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signed · Maine · Senate Apr 13, 2026

LD 2149: An Act To Protect Affordability In Mobile Home Parks And Manufactured Housing Communities

This bill requires buyers of manufactured housing communities to pay a $10,000 fee for each lot in the community when transferring ownership, with exemptions for state housing authorities, municipal housing authorities, cooperatives of home owners, and entities with a net worth under $50 million. The legislation also mandates that applicants for licenses to operate these communities provide specific information about the number of sites and submit proof of their ability to meet minimum standards. Additionally, entities claiming the net worth exemption must submit sworn financial documentation to the Maine State Housing Authority, which will review and determine eligibility within 45 days. The law is designated as an emergency measure, meaning it takes effect immediately rather than waiting the standard 90-day period after the legislative session ends.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects affordability in manufactured housing communities by requiring fees on transfers while exempting affordable housing entities, strengthening tenant protections and preventing displacement.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

signed · Maine · House Mar 23, 2026

LD 2079: An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Municipal Reporting On Residential Buildings

This bill requires municipalities with 4,000 or more residents in Maine to submit annual reports by March 31 detailing residential building activity from the previous year. The reports must include data on building permits, demolitions, and certificates of occupancy, broken down by housing types such as single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, and accessory dwelling units. The legislation also mandates reporting on the number of affordable units available to households earning 80% or less of the area median income, as well as those earning between 81% and 120% of that threshold. While the requirement applies only to larger municipalities, the state office will encourage smaller towns to provide similar information voluntarily.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires municipalities to report affordable housing data, increasing transparency and enabling better policy decisions for housing development and affordability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 1768: An Act To Protect Residents Of Mobile Home Parks By Amending The Real Estate Transfer Tax

LD 1768 amends Maine's real estate transfer tax law to better support mobile home park residents. It exempts transfers of mobile home parks to residents or resident-owned associations from the standard transfer tax, making it easier for residents to collectively purchase their parks. Additionally, all tax revenue generated from mobile home park sales (to non-residents) must be directed to the Maine State Housing Authority and deposited into the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund, which supports statewide housing initiatives. These changes take effect starting in fiscal year 2026-27.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts resident park transfers from tax (relief) and directs non-resident sale revenue to housing fund (funds public service).95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts resident purchases of mobile home parks from transfer tax, funds Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund via non-resident sales tax revenue, strengthening tenant ownership and housing programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

signed · Maine · House Jun 25, 2025

LD 1750: An Act To Require The Attorney General To Create And Update Biennially A Model Residential Lease

This bill requires Maine's Attorney General to create and maintain a publicly available model residential lease on the state website by December 1, 2025, updating it biennially (every two years) on odd-numbered years. The model must comply with current law, include required disclosures, and be developed with input from both tenant and landlord advocacy groups. It mandates neutrality (not favoring either side) and requires a 30-day public comment period on draft versions before final posting. The model lease directly assists landlords and tenants by providing a reference tool for standardizing agreements, though it does not replace existing legal requirements for leases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires standardized lease disclosures with tenant input, enhancing transparency and tenant protections under landlord-tenant law.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing