Title 30-A, Title 30-A

In computing the total amount of obligations of the Maine State Housing Authority which may at any time be outstanding for any purpose under this chapter: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989,…

All mortgages, bonds and obligations of the Maine State Housing Authority are made legal investments for all insurance companies, trust companies, banks, investment companies, savings banks, savings and loan associations, executors, trustees and other fiduciaries, pension or reti…

The director of the Maine State Housing Authority shall prepare and submit to the Governor and the bank superintendent annually a complete report and a complete financial report duly audited and certified by the Office of the State Auditor or a certified public accountant to be d…

1. Funds available. All expenses incurred by the Maine State Housing Authority to pay for the operation and administration of any mortgage purchase program authorized under this subchapter are payable from any money available to the Maine State Housing Authority from any source c…

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Housing Mortgage Insurance Law."

The Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 14‑C, provides for insuring payment of mortgage loans for Indian housing for the purpose of "fostering and encouraging the acquisition, construction, repair and remodeling of houses owned or to be owned by members of the 2 tribes on …

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 1. Hou…

1. Contracts. The Maine State Housing Authority may: A. Establish housing mortgage insurance contracts; [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] B. Charge and colle…

1. Fund created. There is established under the jurisdiction of the Maine State Housing Authority, or any nonprofit corporate subsidiary it may create for this purpose pursuant to section 4722, subsection 1, paragraph P, an insurance reserve fund called the Housing Mortgage Insur…

The Maine State Housing Authority may request the Treasurer of State to issue up to $1,000,000 in state general obligation bonds for the purpose of providing funds to pay any necessary and proper costs or charges arising for any reason, including the default of any policy issued …

In order to implement and administer the Housing Mortgage Insurance Law, the Maine State Housing Authority may enact, amend or repeal rules under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.

The Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Program is established to address the need of low-income elderly homeowners for additional income and to enable the elderly to remain in their homes.

1. Creation. The Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Guarantee Fund is established under the jurisdiction of the Maine State Housing Authority. As used in this section, the term "fund" means the Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Guarantee Fund. 2. Sources of fund. Sources of the fund shall…

The following limitations apply to the Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Program and the Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Guarantee Fund under this subchapter. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).] 1. Priority. Priority shall be given to low-income elderly households. 2. Participation. Particip…

Subject to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, the Maine State Housing Authority may adopt rules necessary to implement the Elderly Homeowner Equity Loan Program. [PL 1989, c. 581, §18 (NEW).] 1. Asset limitations. The Maine State Housing …

1. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Authority" means the Maine State Housing Authority established pursuant to section 4722. [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] B. "Electric assistance" …

1. Established. The fund is established under the jurisdiction of the authority. 2. Sources of the fund. The funds consists of: A. Funds collected by an electric utility as determined by the commission pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 3214; [PL 2001, c. 257, §1 (NEW).] B. All mone…

The State is experiencing severe shortages of affordable housing in various parts of the State. The affordable housing shortage is contributing to an ever-increasing class of working poor people and creating severe hardships for a significant number of Maine citizens. [PL 1989, c…

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2025, c. 381, §2 (NEW).] 1. Affordability restriction. "Affordability restriction" means, for rental housing: A. A limitation on the rent amount that is based …

Any person, firm or organization that owns or has a controlling interest in any low-income rental housing may not sell, transfer title, prepay a mortgage or take other action in regard to the property that would result in the termination of any affordability restrictions or finan…

Any person, firm or organization that owns or has a controlling interest in any low-income rental housing shall provide notice of the expiration of any affordability restrictions or financial assistance to the tenants of that property, a tenants' organization for that property, i…

The Maine State Housing Authority or any municipal housing authority may purchase or acquire property to preserve or provide affordable housing to moderate-income and low-income people and provide for the management and maintenance of this property. [PL 1989, c. 48, §§12, 31 (NEW…

The Maine State Housing Authority or any municipal housing authority may provide low interest or no interest financing to any person who agrees to construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate or purchase property to provide housing for moderate-income and low-income households.

Any owner or purchaser of low-income rental housing who sells, transfers title or takes other action in regard to that property that would result in the termination of financial assistance shall allow the current tenants to remain in the dwelling units for 6 months from the date …

The Maine State Housing Authority may adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, to implement this subchapter.

Any person who fails to give notice as provided in this subchapter commits a civil violation for which a penalty of not less than $2,500 may be adjudged.

1. Program. The Maine State Housing Authority shall establish and administer a program that provides assistance, including grants, for the abatement of lead paint hazards in residential housing, referred to in this subchapter as "the program." Program funds may be used to match f…

The Maine State Housing Authority shall administer a fuel assistance program as provided in this subchapter. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. J, §23 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 622, P…

The authority may select local program operators as long as they comply with the program operating standards established by the authority by rule in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The authority, by rule, shall provide, at a minimum, the following standard…

1. Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund. If funds are appropriated pursuant to this section, the authority shall use the funds to establish and capitalize the Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund. The authority shall keep the Fuel Assistance Reserve Fund, referred to in this section as the "fund…

A person who knowingly uses, transfers, acquires or possesses fuel provided through fuel assistance in any manner not authorized by this subchapter or the rules issued under this subchapter commits a Class E crime.

1. Initial trigger. If home heating oil prices increase more than 40% in any 14-day period during the home heating season, the authority shall immediately: A. Estimate funds needed to provide adequate assistance to residents eligible at that time to receive fuel assistance under …

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Elementary school" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 1, subsection 10. [PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. KKKK, §1 (NEW).] B. "Homeless student" h…

The Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation, as provided in Title 5, section 12004‑I, and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians are authorized to create respective tribal housing authorities. The respective tribe, nation or band shall prescribe the manner of selection of the …

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Affordable Housing Partnership Act of 1989."

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4 (NEW).] 1. Advisory committee. 2. Affordable housing. "Affordable housing" means decent, safe and sanitary dwellings, apartments or other …

All state agencies and independent state agencies shall cooperate with the authority with respect to the implementation of this chapter. Whenever possible, all state agencies and independent state agencies shall coordinate their resources and activities with those of the state au…

The Statewide Homeless Council, established in accordance with Title 5, chapter 379, shall serve as an advisory committee with respect to the administration and implementation of this chapter to the state authority, the Governor and the Legislature.

1. Membership; chair. The council consists of 14 members appointed as follows: A. Six members appointed by the Governor, 2 from each of 3 regional homeless councils, based on nominations provided by the 3 regional homeless councils; [PL 2005, c. 380, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] B. The Dire…

The council shall advise the state authority with respect to the implementation of this chapter and the development of affordable housing. The council shall: [PL 2005, c. 380, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 1. Provide leadership. Provide leadership in efforts to end homelessness and provide s…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).] 1. Affordable housing unit. "Affordable housing unit" means an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling unit or condominium unit for a hous…

The governing body of a consumer-owned water utility or a sewer utility, referred to in this section as "the governing body," may charge a lower impact fee or connection fee than its usual impact fee or connection fee for the establishment of service to a newly constructed afford…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 1. Author…

A municipality may create an Urban Renewal Authority under this chapter as follows. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 1. Resolution. No municipality may exer…

There is created in each municipality that adopts section 4802 a public body corporate and politic to be known as the "Urban Renewal Authority" of the municipality. [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD)…

The authority shall exercise public and essential governmental functions, and have all the powers necessary to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including the following powers in addition to others granted in this chapter: [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt.…