Below are Press Releases issued by MaineHousing within the past year. To view the story click on the Press Release title or news icon.
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 | More landlords signing up for Maine’s free rental listing service | 11/3/2009 |
| Federal energy officials in Lewiston to celebrate National Weatherization Day | 10/29/2009 |
| New study supports concept that supportive housing for homeless people with disabilities is cost effective | 10/28/2009 |
| GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE - Maine Recognized for Leadership in Energy Efficiency
| 10/21/2009 |
| MaineHousing announces new down payment assistance promotion to start December 1 | 10/20/2009 |
| GOVENOR'S PRESS OFFICE - Governor Addresses Affordable Housing Conference | 10/19/2009 |
| National energy official to speak at housing conference | 10/7/2009 |
| Groundbreaking at Augusta Greentree Apartments | 9/24/2009 |
| MaineHousing warns consumers of possible financial assistance scam
| 9/17/2009 |
| New website links renters looking for an apartment with Maine landlords with apartments to rent – for free | 8/6/2009 |
| New agencies providing heating assistance, weatherization services in mid-coast region | 7/31/2009 |
| GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE - “Gift of Green” Offers Cash Incentives up to $5,500 to Buy a Home | 6/18/2009 |
| Maine Home Builders & Remodelers Assoc present 1st President’s Award to MaineHousing Dir. Dale McCormick | 6/9/2009 |
| Providing permanent housing for homeless in rural areas
reduces cost, improves quality of life
| 5/18/2009 |
| Low interest rates, reduced home prices, federal tax credit make a homebuyer’s market | 4/13/2009 |
| Federal recovery act will create jobs in housing sector | 3/23/2009 |
| Governor Announces Weatherization Courses Now Offered Statewide Through Interactive Television | 2/27/2009 |
| ENERGY STAR® Mortgages now offered in Maine
| 2/20/2009 |
| Annual count of people who are homeless scheduled for Wednesday, January 28 | 1/26/2009 |
| MaineHousing website available … in 11 languages | 1/20/2009 |
| MaineHousing will use Trust money to expand weatherization efforts | 1/8/2009 |
| New income guidelines enabling more people to qualify for heating assistance this winter
| 12/22/2008 |
| HUD Release - HUD Awards $3 million To State of Maine
| 11/21/2008 |
| MaineHousing clarifies sites for heating assistance applications in mid-coast region | 11/17/2008 |
| MaineHousing commits more funds to make homes safe from lead paint hazards
| November 6th, 2008 |
| Winterization kits installed by volunteers | October 28th, 2008 |
| Winterization kits distributed to volunteers
| October 23rd, 2008 |
| LIHEAP benefits checks being mailed to fuel vendors | October 22nd, 2008 |
| GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE: Maine to Receive Additional $30 Million in LIHEAP Funds | October 16th, 2008 |
| MaineHousing will sell bonds to Maine people | October 9th, 2008 |
| Additional $7 million in emergency heating aid will help Maine’s low-income households | September 17th, 2008 |
| MaineHousing, Department of Labor to offer worker training to become insulation installers | September 10th, 2008 |
| MaineHousing training many more weatherization technicians and energy auditors | September 8th, 2008 |
| MaineHousing $25 million bond sale will finance homes for more Maine people | September 3rd, 2008 |
| Federal Housing Policy Changes | August 26th, 2008 |
| Continuum of Care Announcement | July 28th, 2008 |
| Organization has helped educate home buyers for 10 years | June 23rd, 2008 |
| HELP will help Maine homeowners cut energy use, save money | June 6th, 2008 |
| MaineHousing offers home repair, home replacement financing for Aroostook County flood victims | May 9th, 2008 |
| MaineHousing and Unity College Sign Contract for Sale of Carbon Emission Reductions (Press Release and Speech) | April 22nd, 2008 |
| New MaineHousing mortgage options expand home buying opportunities | March 3rd, 2008 |
| MaineHousing mortgages now offer unemployment protection | January 3, 2008 |
| MaineHousing Director calls on state leaders to help in current heating crisis | December 11th, 2007 |
| Annual Maine Affordable Housing Conference | October 29th, 2007 |
| HUD Release - Governor Baldacci and HUD official announce federal funding to State of Maine | October 18th, 2007 |
| HUD Release - Unique Partnership Results in Preservation of Affordable Housing Units for Low Income Residents
| October 18th, 2007 |
| Study shows permanent housing for people who are homeless cuts services costs in half | October 2nd, 2007 |
| Mixed news on home heating for seniors, low-income | September 27th, 2007 |
| 86% of oil dealers sign on to heating assistance program | September 20, 2007 |
| MaineHousing program helps veterans and active duty military | September 19, 2007 |
| MaineHousing takes steps to protect low-income families from rising heating oil prices | September 5, 2007 |
| Featured Story - From Warehouse to Our House | September 1st, 2007 |
| Wind power generates electricity for apartments | August 14th, 2007 |
| MaineHousing provides $460,000 in grants to make emergency shelters safer, more energy efficient | August 7th, 2007 |
| Featured Story - MaineHousing donated $100,000 to the Maine Family Development Account Coalition (FDA). | July 1st, 2007 |
| MaineHousing recognizes top lenders | June 29, 2007 |
| MaineHousing receives additional $1.8 million in federal rental subsidies | June 28, 2007 |
| MaineHousing can help repair, replace homes affected by Patriot’s Day storm | June 7, 2007 |
| MaineHousing donates $100,000 to Family Development Account housing fund | May 3, 2007 |
| Improved LIHEAP payment plan will help low-income households with their home heating | May 1, 2007 |
| Proposals requested for developing housing for people who are homeless | April 2, 2007 |
| MaineHousing provides $24 million in funding for five new affordable rental developments | March 21, 2007 |
| MaineHousing takes steps to protect Mainers’ health | March 19, 2007 |
| MaineHousing helps 475 people find affordable apartments | February 27, 2007 |
| $9.3 million in federal funds coming to Maine to help people who are homeless, Governor announces | February 22, 2007 |
| President’s budget calls for deep cuts to heating assistance program | February 7, 2007 |
| Award winning green home designs on display at Maine State Cultural Building | January 22, 2007 |
| MaineHousing funds new Portland housing for women who are homeless | January 11, 2007 |
| MaineHousing provides $24 million in funding for five new affordable rental developments | January 10, 2007 |
| Award winning green home designs on display at Maine State House Welcome Center | January 8, 2007 |
| Full funding of state housing program will create more opportunities for homeless, homebuyers, renters | January 5, 2007 |
| Capital Village provides new rental housing for Augusta | November 15, 2006 |
| MaineHousing sells $160 million in bonds | December 7, 2006 |
| MaineHousing installs solar panels in office | November 27, 2006 |
| Governor’s Annual Affordable Housing Conference October 5 at Samoset | September 27, 2006 |
| MaineHousing wins national housing award | September 20, 2006 |
| Governor Unveils New $7 Million Energy Loan Program | September 13, 2006 |
| MaineHousing holds public hearing on allocation of $2,577,000 in low-income housing tax credits | August 14, 2006 |
| MaineHousing modifies LIHEAP pricing plan | August 10, 2006 |
| MaineHousing approves affordable housing district for Fairfield | July 13, 2006 |
| Winning green home designs on display | June 15, 2006 |
| MaineHousing develops new housing loan program to aid victims of natural disasters | June 15, 2006 |
| MaineHousing Board adopts new pricing standards for oil dealers participating in LIHEAP | May 16, 2006 |
| National Association of Women in Construction presents award to MaineHousing’s Dale McCormick | May 3, 2006 |
| MSHA considers new pricing plan for LIHEAP | April 12, 2006 |
| MSHA Director appointed to Federal Home Loan Bank Advisory Council | March 28, 2006 |
| Judges selected for green home design contes | February 3, 2006 |
| Agencies survey Maine people who are homeless | January 17, 2006 |
| “Mainestream Green Home Design Contest” promotes affordable, energy efficient, environmentally friendly home designs | December 6, 2005 |