Senator Collins Announces More Than $29 Million to Increase Access to Affordable Housing, Improve Public Services in Maine

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that multiple Maine localities will receive $29,017,396 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) formula grant programs. CPD programs support states and communities as they construct and rehabilitate affordable housing, improve public services, and address homelessness. The grant awards are distributed through multiple HUD programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Housing Trust Fund (HTF), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, and the Recovery Housing Program (RHP).

“This funding will help communities across our state expand access to stable and affordable housing while improving essential local services and supporting job creation,” said Senator Collins. “As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to champion investments in housing and community infrastructure so that more Maine families and individuals can find a safe place to call home."

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

This program supports the development of viable urban communities by funding housing, public infrastructure, and job creation programs that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

The funding for this program is allocated as follows:

• State of Maine – $11,867,952
• City of Portland – $1,807,636
• Cumberland County – $1,509,068
• City of Bangor – $833,082
• City of Lewiston – $788,103
• City of Auburn – $485,861
• City of Biddeford – $424,428

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

This program provides formula grants to build, buy, or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership, or to provide direct rental assistance to low-income households.

The funding for this program is allocated as follows:

• State of Maine – $4,076,946
• City of Portland – $800,654
• City of Auburn – $462,520

Housing Trust Fund (HTF)

This program funds the production and preservation of affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households.

The funding for this program is allocated as follows:

• State of Maine – $3,134,373

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

This program helps individuals and families quickly regain stable housing after experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis.

The funding for this program is allocated as follows:

• State of Maine – $1,398,052
• City of Portland – $161,146

Recovery Housing Program (RHP)

This program provides temporary housing support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.

The funding for this program is allocated as follows:

• State of Maine – $1,267,575

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