Housing

died · Maine · House Apr 29, 2026

LD 1522: An Act To Establish The Maine Eviction Prevention Program

LD 1522 establishes the Maine Eviction Prevention Program within the Maine State Housing Authority to provide rental assistance to low-income renters. It directly affects individuals earning no more than 60% of the area median income who face eviction threats or pay over 30% of their income in rent. The program covers rental arrears and offers up to 12 months of additional help for those paying excessive rent, prioritizing: (1) those with an eviction summons, (2) those with an eviction notice for nonpayment, and (3) those paying over 30% of income in rent. Participants must pay 30% of their income toward rent and live in housing at or below 125% of HUD’s fair market rent, with landlords prohibited from evicting participants for nonpayment during assistance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes rental assistance program to prevent evictions for low-income tenants, directly strengthening tenant protections and affordable housing access per bill summary.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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died · Maine · Senate Apr 29, 2026

LD 1022: An Act To Protect And Increase Access To Justice In Civil Legal Matters For Persons With Low Incomes

LD 1022 requires Maine to appropriate $9.5 million annually starting July 1, 2026, for civil legal aid services targeting low-income residents. It directly affects approximately 356,500 Mainers living below 200% of the federal poverty level who face civil legal issues like eviction, domestic violence, or benefits disputes without representation. Key provisions mandate quarterly fund distribution through the Civil Legal Services Fund Commission, annual reporting on unmet legal needs (including attorney-to-resident ratios), and biennial legislative hearings to assess funding adequacy. The bill aims to sustain and improve access to justice by ensuring consistent, increased funding for legal assistance in civil matters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $9.5M annually for civil legal aid, increasing public service funding under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds legal aid to prevent evictions and address housing disputes for low-income residents, directly protecting tenant rights and housing stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 698: An Act To Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters In Maine

LD 698 provides annual funding of $5 million from the General Fund to support emergency homeless shelters across Maine for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. This bill directly affects emergency homeless shelters by guaranteeing stable, ongoing financial support to maintain operations. The key mechanism is a dedicated state appropriation that ensures shelters receive consistent funding without requiring annual legislative approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M annual state funding for emergency homeless shelters, directly increasing public service appropriations under budget/funding category.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $5M annual funding for emergency homeless shelters, directly addressing homelessness and sustaining housing stability through dedicated state appropriations.95% 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 · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 747: An Act To Provide Funds To Reduce Student Homelessness

LD 747 establishes a Maine State Housing Authority program providing direct rental subsidies to homeless students in public elementary and secondary schools. The bill allocates $2 million annually from the General Fund to fund this program, which will provide housing assistance directly to homeless students or their guardians. It removes a previous requirement to specifically address minors without adult guardians, while directing the Housing Authority to coordinate with the Department of Education and Health and Human Services. The program aims to reduce homelessness among school-aged children by connecting them with stable housing through direct financial support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M annually from General Fund to fund student housing program, directly increasing public service funding per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M annually for housing subsidies to homeless K-12 students, directly addressing educational access barriers through funding and coordination with education authorities.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $2M for direct rental subsidies to homeless students, funding housing assistance program addressing homelessness.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

failed · Maine · House Jun 25, 2025

LD 1328: An Act To Create Housing And Recovery Services For Lgbtqia+ Individuals

This bill requires Maine's State Housing Authority to contract for at least three certified recovery residences led by LGBTQIA+ individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. These residences must serve LGBTQIA+ individuals and others in recovery, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, with locations distributed across three population sizes (60,000+ residents, 20,000-59,999, and under 20,000). Each residence must provide shared living spaces, tailored recovery support, and services addressing LGBTQIA+ needs, staffed by at least two certified peer support workers paid livable wages. The bill also creates the LGBTQIA+ Recovery Residence Fund within the Housing Authority to distribute competitive grants for these services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates state housing authority to fund LGBTQIA+ recovery residences, advancing targeted housing access for vulnerable populations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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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