Housing/Homeless

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Financial assistance Finding housing Homeless

Legal issues Other

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Financial assistance

• First time home buyers - Maine Housing has several programs that can make it easier and more affordable to buy the home you want.
• Property Tax and Rent Refund - Eligible Maine residents can receive a partial refund of property taxes and/or rent paid on their primary residence.
• Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Assistance - Information on how to finance energy-related repairs, and Low-Income Heating Assistance (LIHEAP)
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Finding housing

• 2-1-1 Maine - or call(877) 463-6207 for an expanded list of subsidized housing.
• Assisted Living Facilities - A searchable listing of Assisted Living Facilities in Maine.
• Housing Resources - Assisting persons with mental health issues in securing safe, decent, and affordable housing
• MaineHousingSearch.org - free to list and search for rental housing, accessible and affordable housing options across the state of Maine
• Subsidized Housing - Maine State Housing's list of subsidized housing in Maine (by county)
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Homeless

• Homeless Information - A variety of resources provided by the Department of Housing and Urban development.
• Homeless Shelters - Maine homeless shelters with contact names and phone numbers.
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Legal issues

• Home Repair/Construction Warning - Information from the Maine Attorney General regarding some things you should know if you are thinking of repairing your existing home, or building a new home.
• Landlord/Tenant issues - Information from the Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Law Guide explain your rights when you rent an apartment or home. There is also information about your rights when you buy a mobile home or live in a mobile home park.
• Rights of Tenants in Maine - An overview of Maine's landlord-tenant laws.
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Other

• Homeowners insurance issues - Bureau of Insurance site includes a number of links related to Homeowners insurance.
• Housing & Utilities - Includes information on building & construction, landlord/tenant issues, insurance, homeowner information, real estate link, and rental and housing assistance.
• Maine State Housing Authority - Information on how to obtain and maintain decent, safe and affordable housing and services in Maine.
• Lead Paint - Information about lead paint hazards in the home.
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