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ME LD1522
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ambureen Rana
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Maine Eviction Prevention Program as a permanent program within the Maine State Housing Authority, converting a previous pilot program into ongoing operation
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Limits eligibility to applicants with income at or below 60% of area median income, adjusted for family size, and requires participants to reside in units with rent at or below 125% of HUD fair market rent
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Covers rental arrears for eligible participants and provides up to 12 months of additional assistance for those paying more than 30% of income toward rent
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Prioritizes assistance first to tenants facing forcible entry/detainer court proceedings, second to those who received eviction notices for nonpayment, and third to rent-burdened households
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Appropriates $25 million in General Fund dollars for each of fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Stable Home Fund
Legislative Description
An Act to Establish the Maine Eviction Prevention Program
Landlord And Tenant
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025