Maine Affordable Housing Coalition -MAHC

08/19/2026

One Week Away: Governor’s Forum on Housing & Exclusive Polling Reveal - https://mailchi.mp/mainehousingcoalition/mainevotershavespoken

08/19/2026

Time for another 2026 Housing Policy Conference Sponsor Highlight! 🌟

We are proud to introduce Evernorth, FHLBank Boston, and Genesis Community Loan Fund as Leader sponsors of this year's conference.

Solving Maine’s housing needs requires strong partnerships and diverse financial tools. These three organizations are providing critical funding and expertise to support affordable housing right here in our communities.

🏡 Evernorth: As a nonprofit serving Northern New England, they use a combination of tax credits and creative financing to ensure hundreds of high-quality affordable units are developed and preserved in Maine.

🌲 FHLBank Boston: Their cooperatively owned system provides low-cost funding to Maine financial institutions, which then lends this capital out for essential affordable housing and community development projects.

💼 Genesis Community Loan Fund: As a local CDFI, they fill vital funding gaps with flexible loans and technical help, making it possible for smaller nonprofits and developers to start complex affordable housing projects.

We thank these leaders for their commitment to Maine’s future!

🎟️ Join us in shaping Maine's housing landscape this November! Click below to secure your spot: https://mainehousingcoalition.org/housing-policy-conference-mon-nov-9-2026/

08/14/2026

MAHC - 8/26-Maine Voters Have Spoken & Gubernatorial Candidate Forum; Lots of News, Research, Openings and more - https://mailchi.mp/mainehousingcoalition/mahcnewsletterjune292026-10156295

08/07/2026

Where do Maine's next leaders stand on housing? - https://mailchi.mp/mainehousingcoalition/mahcnewsletterjune292026-10156160

08/07/2026

Where do Maine's next leaders stand on housing? - https://mailchi.mp/mainehousingcoalition/mahcnewsletterjune292026-10156156

08/06/2026

Time for another 2026 Housing Policy Conference Sponsor Spotlight! 🌟

We are proud to recognize CREA, LLC, Developers Collaborative, and Curtis Thaxter for their generous sponsorship of this year's conference!

It takes funding, vision, and legal expertise working in sync to address Maine's housing shortage. Here is how these three sponsors contribute to the solution:

🏡 CREA raises and deploys private capital through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, funding sustainable housing projects for families and seniors across the state.

🏗️ Developers Collaborative works right here in Maine to design and build affordable, walkable communities that strengthen local neighborhoods and create lasting impact.

⚖️ Curtis Thaxter provides the legal leadership needed to navigate zoning rules, municipal permits, and tax credit structures—ensuring housing projects move forward smoothly.

We are so grateful for their support as we prepare for our November gathering. Thank you for helping us build a stronger Maine!

🎟️ Early registration is open! Click the link below to get your tickets or check out our remaining sponsor packages: https://mainehousingcoalition.org/housing-policy-conference-mon-nov-9-2026/

08/05/2026

So far, no builder in Maine that's subject to the Build America requirements has been able to start construction. "We're not asking to weaken Buy America—we're asking for a process that allows affordable housing to move forward while supporting American manufacturing."

MAHC Executive Director Laura Mitchell recently spoke with Maine Public about the challenges affordable housing developers are facing under Build America, Buy America (BABA). The story highlights why practical implementation matters if we're going to build the homes Maine families need.

Affordable housing projects across Maine are ready to move forward—but federal red tape is slowing progress.

Thank you to Maine Public for covering the challenges affordable housing developers are facing with the implementation of Build America, Buy America (BABA).

MAHC supports the goal of strengthening American manufacturing. But the current process is delaying housing construction, increasing costs, and putting affordable homes at risk when Maine needs them most.

MAHC is working directly with HUD, the Made in America Office, Maine's congressional delegation, and partners across New England to advocate for commonsense solutions that:
🏠 Keep affordable housing projects moving
🇺🇸 Continue supporting domestic manufacturing
⏱️ Speed up the waiver process
📋 Reduce unnecessary administrative burdens

Maine needs more homes—not more delays.
Westbrook Housing, Developers Collaborative, Bath Housing, Community Housing of Maine, MaineHousing,

https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2026-08-05/as-maine-rushes-to-build-more-housing-federal-build-america-buy-america-rules-slow-progress

The Build America, Buy America Act was seen as a way to support the domestic manufacturing industry. But the rules have become a major headache for developers trying to build affordable housing.

08/05/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this morning’s MAHC member meeting! 🏠🙌

Special thanks to our featured panelists— Rep. Traci Gere, Representative Amanda Collamore, and Erik Jorgensen from MaineHousing—for lead-off discussions on key legislative updates and policy strategies shaping Maine’s future.

We also want to give a warm welcome to our new members:
• Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services
• Service Credit Union
• Klein Hornig
• Maine Public Health Association

Stay tuned for full meeting notes in your inbox soon!

Interested in joining our coalition? Become a MAHC member today for exclusive access to housing industry leaders, strategic partnership opportunities, and a collaborative network pushing real policy change forward. Learn more and join at here: https://mainehousingcoalition.org/membership/

08/03/2026

MAHC - TUE, 8/4 - Member Event; and lots more news - https://mailchi.mp/mainehousingcoalition/mahcnewsletterjune292026-10156059

07/30/2026

This morning, we joined AARP Maine Auburn’s Coffee Talk to discuss important resources and updates for our local community!

Here are a few key takeaways from today’s presentation:

➡️The statewide housing crisis impacts ALL of us — when asked, there was not one person in the room who didn’t have a personal story to share about housing challenges in Maine.

➡️As the oldest state in the nation, aging Mainers are the largest demographic being impacted by the housing crisis.

➡️There are policy solutions that working and the voices of aging Mainer’s MATTER. Decision makers at the federal, state, and local levels need to hear from this demographic.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a great discussion and a cozy cup of coffee.

Check out the full presentation slides here: https://canva.link/po55t81ko81kgjp