Maine Affordable Housing Coalition -MAHC

10/19/2026

On this , we’re proud to spotlight Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services! 🏠❤️

Under the leadership of Executive Director Katie Spencer White, MMHSS provides essential emergency shelter, housing navigation, youth programs, and community resources to individuals and families across Central Maine.

While our coalition advocates for long-term policy solutions to build an adequate supply of affordable housing, MMHSS works tirelessly on the front lines every day to ensure no one falls through the cracks in the meantime. Their dedication gives neighbors a safe place to turn and a path toward permanent stability.

We’re honored to have MMHSS in the coalition! Welcome!

🔗 Learn more at www.midmainehomelessshelter.org

10/14/2026

MAHC: Comp Tickets for Legislators - 5 Reasons Not to Miss MAHC Conference; News; Research; BABA Updates; and more -

1. Get Ahead of the Policies Shaping Maine's Housing Future. Understand the latest state and federal housing policy developments, funding challenges, and opportunities that will shape housing production and affordability in Maine.

10/14/2026

MAHC: 5 Reasons Not to Miss MAHC Conference; News; Research; BABA Updates; and more -

1. Get Ahead of the Policies Shaping Maine's Housing Future. Understand the latest state and federal housing policy developments, funding challenges, and opportunities that will shape housing production and affordability in Maine.

10/13/2026

PROOF THAT OUR ADVOCACY WORKS!

Over the past two weeks, our team attended FOUR groundbreaking & ribbon-cutting ceremonies across Maine! From Westbrook to Yarmouth, and Augusta to Bangor, these projects show what’s possible when at least 12 MAHC member organizations collaborate.

The first project we celebrated was Seavey Crossing in Westbrook, ME. Developed by Avesta Housing, this 61-unit community provides energy-efficient, supportive living for local seniors aging in place with dignity.

When the giant ceremonial scissors failed, Avesta’s Jennifer Hawkins didn’t miss a beat—pivoting instantly to cut the ribbon with a trusty pocket knife! Talk about a metaphor for housing advocates: resourceful, adaptable, and quick to solve problems to get homes built.

Huge congratulations and thanks to the partner team:

• Avesta Housing – Lead Developer
• MaineHousing - State Finance Authority
• CREA, LLC – Tax Credit Partner
• Genesis Community Loan Fund – Early Financing
• City of Westbrook – Municipal Partner
• AgeMaine - Community Partner
• Hebert Construction - General Contractor
• Simons Architects – Architectural Design
• Thornton Tomasetti & Atlas Structural Systems – Engineering
• Hammond Lumber Company - Materials

Stay tuned as we spotlight the next 3 projects in our series!

10/07/2026

We’re continuing our series by celebrating a powerhouse group of Champion Level Sponsors: Sparhawk Group, TD Bank, Westbrook Development Corporation, and Zachau Construction!

It takes an entire ecosystem to solve our state’s housing needs, and these four longtime partners bring expertise to every single step of the process:

🏦 TD Bank – Investing directly in Maine communities through affordable housing loans, LIHTC financing, and local community development grants.

🏠 Westbrook Development Corp – Leading the way in creating and preserving high-quality, affordable multi-family homes in Southern Maine.

🔨 Zachau Construction Inc. – Constructing safe, beautiful, and resilient housing projects that strengthen our local neighborhoods.

⚡ Sparhawk Group – Optimizing building performance and energy efficiency so homes remain comfortable, sustainable, and affordable to maintain.

Thank you to these four incredible partners for their continuous leadership and dedication to Maine communities!

🎟️Learn more and register here: https://mainehousingcoalition.org/housingconference2026/

10/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the October MAHC Member Meeting!

We were thrilled to welcome 16 new members across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors—representing industries from construction and planning to insurance and property management.

Every piece of the puzzle matters when it comes to bringing affordable housing to life in Maine.
Here’s a quick recap of what we covered:

🗳️ Legislative Updates & Voter Insights: Key highlights from our first-ever voter survey, proving that Maine voters unequivocally demand action on housing in the upcoming session.

🗳️ Election Outlook: MAHC Policy Director BJ McCollister broke down what to expect heading into and coming out of the upcoming elections.

💡 Cost Savings for Housing: Andy Meyer from Efficiency Maine shared game-changing cost-saving opportunities for heat pump water heaters in multifamily developments.

We rounded out the morning with great conversations and quality networking!

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars:
• 2026 Housing Policy Conference: Monday, November 9th. Tickets are selling fast—get yours at the link in our bio!

• Next Member Meeting: Wednesday, December 2nd.

Thank you again for showing up and doing this vital work with us!

09/30/2026

Bringing communities together to solve Maine’s housing needs! 🏡✨

Last week, MAHC joined the Midcoast Council of Governments (MCOG) to dive into their new Housing Ready Framework, supported by the Maine Office of Community Affairs’ Housing Opportunity Program.

Key takeaways from an incredible day:

• Kudos to Alexis Mann & Charlotte Nutt for leading this Framework initiative.

• Debora Keller & Misty Parker of Bath Housing on modernizing zoning to support shipbuilders, families & seniors.

• Keynote by Rep. Traci Gere on how land conservation and housing growth can go hand-in-hand. 🤝

• Panel with The City Of Bath's Marc Meyers, Bangor Savings Bank's Jacob Baker, Norway Savings Bank's Larissa Darcy, Bath Housing's Debora Keller on reducing development risk and building buy-in.

🏛 Federal policy updates from Bob Moss (MG Housing Strategies) on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

In addition to an enriching day of learning, we got the enjoy the beauties of Bath in September, reminding us just how lucky we are to call Maine home.

09/28/2026

It’s ! Today, we’re spotlighting Unity Energy Partners. 🏠⚡️

Creating lasting affordable housing goes beyond the initial build—it’s also about keeping ongoing operating expenses and utility costs manageable for communities.

Unity Energy Partners works with housing developers and commercial partners across Maine to implement strategic energy solutions, from solar development and HVAC alignment to securing low-income housing energy tax credits and incentives. Their expertise helps lower long-term operating costs and creates more sustainable, resilient housing across our state.

We’re thrilled to have Unity Energy Partners as part of our growing coalition! Learn more about their work: www.unityenergypartners.com

09/25/2026

MAHC Weekly Newsletter | September 25, 2026 -

A unique opportunity to purchase, lease, or otherwise develop on a 3.5± acre tract of land located in Portland’s Bayside Neighborhood. This land is separated into four parcels, and the City will consider offers for one or multiple parcels. The recently changed zoning regulations allow for the co...

09/21/2026

This week, we’re excited to spotlight Haley Ward, Inc. for the next installment of ! 📐🏗️

Every successful housing project needs a strong foundation—and that’s where Haley Ward comes in. From civil engineering and site design to surveying and permitting, their technical team helps turn affordable housing concepts into reality across Maine.

By guiding developments through complex groundwork and infrastructure planning, Haley Ward plays a key role in unlocking new homes for our communities.

We’re so glad to have their expertise in the coalition! Welcome, Haley Ward, Inc.! 🙌

🔗 haleyward.com