MAHC Member Survey - Policy and Research Priorities

MAHC is encouraged by the positive steps in the 2023 legislative session on our policy priorities:

Increase funding to build affordable housing. There is $80 million proposed in the supplemental budget; and a bill with unanimous support from the Housing Committee to provide that level of ongoing funding through 2028. Final votes expected in late June.
Enable effective implementation of LD2003 and expand ADU development. These bills have moved through the Housing Committee. Votes pending in the next few weeks.
Support the use of underutilized developed property for creating affordable housing. Our bill providing property listings to the new Maine Redevelopment Land Bank passed last month; and we have testified in support of other related bills.

The MAHC board is now looking ahead to plan its advocacy, research and member engagement efforts. We need your input to help create an environment in Maine where the creation and preservation of affordable housing is predictable and efficient.

Please take this 1-minute survey.

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* 1. For state policy, what do you think MAHC should be focused on after this legislative session in 2024?

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* 2. What are you still seeing for barriers/challenges to developing affordable housing? For example, electric component supply, workforce, zoning, NIMBY, etc.

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* 3. What policy priorities do you think MAHC should be considering for 2024? Please check your 4 top priorities.

Growth Management Act

Fair housing accessibility for marginalized populations

Lead paint

Evaluate success of Federal and State funds to reach production goals

TIFs for affordable housing

State historic tax credit expansion

Homeownership for low-income renters (credit score, down payment)

Support services for supportive housing (to empower all people to succeed in their home and in life)

Workforce development (for affordable housing development, construction, and management)

Building standards (Additional green and other funder requirements, etc.)

Subdivision Law

Zoning

Tax credits

Other (please specify and can be more than one thing)

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* 4. What research or data analysis needs would you find helpful for your affordable housing work or to support MAHC's advocacy?

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* 5. OPTIONAL: Please share any other feedback for MAHC on advocacy, research or other areas. If you would like a follow up conversation regarding this feedback, please include your name, email and/or phone number.