A local authority is considering asking the government to allow it to increase council tax by more than the current limit of 5% as it looks to stave off effective bankruptcy.

Tent City, also known as Camp Hope, was Bangor's largest homeless encampment when the city closed it in February.

State officials now estimate that as a result of federal policy changes, about 1,200 people in Maine could lose their long-term housing and risk becoming homeless.

Maine needs 76,400 to 84,300 more homes by 2030 if current trends continue, according to an oft-cited 2023 report compiled by ...

The need for more shelter beds and transitional housing has increased in recent years. Hope House is the only low-barrier shelter north of Waterville that offers health services and low-income housing ...

Maine officials approve financing for 311 affordable apartments across six cities, surpassing 1,000 homes financed in 12 ...

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - More affordable housing for seniors is one step closer to becoming a reality in Bangor. It’s thanks to an agreement between the University of Maine System and Bangor Housing.

Evernorth has closed its latest multi-investor fund of $61 million, which will provide equity to finance 10 affordable housing projects in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. The housing capital ...

Zoning reform has become Augusta’s favorite response to Maine’s housing crisis. It’s tidy, inexpensive and gives the ...

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Construction on the Park Street complex began in January of 2024. The Augusta Housing Authority received a certificate of ...