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 reasonable cost savings measures given the projected shortfall. Effective immediately MaineHousing’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program will not be issuing any new vouchers. This will remain in effect until we have resolved the shortfall and have been notified by HUD that we can resume issuing vouchers.
- Any vouchers issued before July 22, 2024 remain active and can be used to lease a new unit.
- Any referrals received before July 22, 2024 have been entered on a waitlist and will be issued a voucher as they become available
- Agencies that have referral slots available can submit an application in Sharefile and applicants will be placed on the waitlist in date and time order
We are working closely with HUD to request any additional set aside funds. Thank you your continued partnership.