Supportive Services
Affordable housing can be a platform for services to improve the health of vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
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Enhanced Physical & Mental Health
Access to safe and affordable housing is linked to better health outcomes, including reduced stress and lower rates of chronic illnesses.
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Job Creation & Tax Revenue
Investments in affordable housing generate jobs and tax revenues. 100 tax credit apartments can result in approx. $7.9 million in local income, $827,000 in taxes, and 122 local jobs within
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Increased Local Spending
Stable housing is associated with lower crime rates, as it fosters community cohesion and reduces the transiency that can contribute to criminal activity.
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MAHC Supports Housing Bonds
MAHC testified in favor of two possible housing bonds: LD 483, HP0312 An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Secure Prosperity for Maine Families and Businesses – Speaker. Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford LD 690, SP0307
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Housing Narrative – Member Meeting
On July 13, 2023, More than forty MAHC members welcomed the national Housing Narrative Lab’s director, Marisol Bello, for a rich discussion on the message around housing in Maine, research
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