Housing Assistance Program
This grant funds the rehabilitation of multi-family housing and conversion of non-residential buildings into homes for low- and moderate-income individuals in Maine.
Funder: Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates: Annual cycle; 2026 Housing Assistance Program Application materials available (see program page for deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per project; 20% minimum cash match required; max 15% for admin costs.
Summary: Supports rehabilitation of multi-family housing and conversion of non-residential structures to benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.
Key Information: Only projects with an approved developer and multi-family component are eligible.
Description
The Housing Assistance Program, administered by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, offers funding to address housing needs for low- and moderate-income individuals in Maine. The program specifically supports the rehabilitation of occupied or vacant multi-family housing units and the conversion of non-residential structures into housing. Funding is awarded through a competitive, annual application process to projects with an identified multi-family component and an approved developer.
