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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
Volunteers with the The Midcoast Maine Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CA$H) coalition are offering free assistance with the Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund Application, known as the “Circuit Breaker” program through October of this year and then again during the 2011 tax season.
The Midcoast Maine Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CA$H) coalition has wrapped up another record-breaking tax season, helping 330 taxpayers file federal and state income taxes that resulted in more than $600,000 worth of refunds going back to the local economy.
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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/