We are pleased to announce that for the 2025 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) count there will be no changes from last year’s requirements. This means that you will rely on the 2024 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Data Collection Notice for the 2025 count process. PIT Count Office Hours We … Continue reading 2025 HIC and PIT Count Data Collection Notice and Upcoming PIT Count Office Hours
Maine Continuum of Care Announcement
MaineHousing is pleased to announce that we have contracted with Dean Klein to serve as the new Executive Director of the MCoC. He was selected by a committee comprised of three representatives from the MCoC along with representatives from DHHS and MaineHousing. Dean brings a wealth of relevant experience to the position, including overseeing the … Continue reading Maine Continuum of Care Announcement
Homeless Response Hub Newsletter May-July 2024
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Maine Homeless Solutions Rule
The rule-making notice and Homeless Solutions Rule draft have been posted to https://mainehousing.org/about/rules. The notice includes information on the scheduled public hearing as well as the deadline for comments.
Preble Street Conference on Homelessness: Solutions Start with ME October 17, 2024
Homelessness is a crisis and is continuing to escalate throughout Maine. This crisis is driven by a wide range of complex factors including a lack of affordable housing and accessible emergency shelter, minimal shelter funding, an increase in unsheltered individuals, and rising numbers of people needing support for managing substance use disorders and behavioral health issues. New effective strategies and systemic … Continue reading Preble Street Conference on Homelessness: Solutions Start with ME October 17, 2024
MaineHousing Notice of Funding Availability for Long-Term Solutions to Assist People Experiencing Homelessness
[Please note: This is NOT the CoC or the CoCBuilds NOFO - this is a State funded opportunity through the Emergency Housing Relief Fund.] MaineHousing is pleased to announce the posting of the Notice of Funding Availability for Long-Term Solutions to Assist People Experiencing Homelessness. Details can be found at the following link on the … Continue reading MaineHousing Notice of Funding Availability for Long-Term Solutions to Assist People Experiencing Homelessness
MaineHousing HCV not currently issuing new vouchers.
Below is the messaging that went out to referring shelters on July 22nd regarding the current status of the Housing Choice Voucher program at MaineHousing. Several other Housing Authorities in the state have been similarly impacted. MaineHousing has been contacted by HUD confirming a projected funding shortfall for CY 2024. We are required to take … Continue reading MaineHousing HCV not currently issuing new vouchers.
HVAC Meeting Approved Minutes: July 2024
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You’re Invited to NAMIWalks Maine 2024!
Hello Friends! My name is Jill Henderson, and I’m reaching out on behalf of NAMI Maine to invite you to our largest mental health awareness event of the year – NAMIWalks Maine! This event is taking place at Capitol Park in Augusta ME on September 28th, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM. As one … Continue reading You’re Invited to NAMIWalks Maine 2024!
MCOC Written Standards Feedback Forums
The Maine Continuum of Care is hosting two open forum sessions to review and hear feedback on the newly revised Draft of the MCOC Written Standards. The Written Standards outline the requirements and expectations for how Continuum of Care funded Projects operate. MCOC encourages non-CoC funded projects to also adopt and follow these Written Standards … Continue reading MCOC Written Standards Feedback Forums