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Affordable Rental Housing
Housing Authorities
Housing Authorities provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Locally there are two Housing Authorities: the Bath Housing Authority and the Brunswick Housing Authority.
The Bath Housing Authority has Public Housing Properties for families, elderly and disabled, and also a Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program. Contact the Bath HA: 443-3116.
The Brunswick Housing Authority has Public Housing Managed Properties for families, elderly and disabled. In addition, the HA manages various programs, including Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher, Family Self-Sufficiency, and congregate housing services. For information: http://www.brunswickhousing.org/
To see a listing of all Housing Authorities in Maine go to: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/states/me.cfm
Section 8/Housing Choice Vouchers
MaineHousing’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance to income eligible tenants. For more information: http://www.mainehousing.org/RENTALProgramsDetail.aspx?ProgramID=50
Affordable Rental Units
Affordable apartments have been developed across the State. For more information go to: http://www.mainehousing.org/RENTALSubsidizedHousing.aspx
Tax Coalition Volunteers Help Return More Than $750,000 to the Local Economy
The Midcoast Maine Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CA$H) coalition had another record-breaking tax season, helping 443 taxpayers file federal and state income taxes that resulted in about $763,000 worth of federal and state refunds going back to the local economy.
Struggling families get free tax prep help from Midcoast CA$H
Families struggling to make ends meet shouldn’t have to pay to get their tax refund and, in Maine, they don’t – thanks to the Midcoast Creating Assets Savings, and Hope (CA$H) Coalition. Midcoast CA$H offers free tax preparation from Jan. 22-April 14, 2012 to anyone who earned less than $50,000 in 2011 (combined income).
Call 207-319-1390 to make an appointment starting Jan. 9, 2012. Or 207-373-1140, ext. 206 for more details.
Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund “Circuit Breaker” Program
Maine’s Circuit Breaker program allows eligible Maine residents to receive a partial refund of property taxes and/or rent paid on their primary residence. For more information: http://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxrelief/tnr.htm
Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community/WWC
WWC provides training, advocacy and assistance in four program areas: Building a Career; Starting a Business; Managing your Money; and Becoming a Leader. For more information go to: http://www.womenworkandcommunity.org/