When and where is the public hearing for the draft plan?

The hearing is Friday, May 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta; virtual attendance info via PublicComment@mainehousing.org.

How do I submit written comments and what is the deadline?

Submit written comments by close of business on June 9, 2026 to the listed contacts or PublicComment@MaineHousing.org.

How can I request disability accommodations to attend or comment?

Request accommodations by contacting the Compliance Officer II at 207-626-4600 or PublicComment@MaineHousing.org with sufficient notice.

May 7, 2026 Public Hearing: 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, ME

Q: Where can I read the draft 2026 Annual Action Plan?

The draft is available at www.mainehousing.org/policy-research/federal-funds and https://www.maine.gov/decd/community-development.

2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN STATE OF MAINE NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT AND DRAFT AVAILABILITY 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR CDBG, ESG, HOME and HTF The Maine State Housing Authority and the Department of Economic and Community Development are drafting the Annual Action Plan for 2026 which identifies annual goals, priorities, and objectives under the State's 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. Citizens are encouraged to comment. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the State of Maine to publish an Annual Action Plan. The 2026 Annual Action Plan will identify the annual goals, priorities, and objectives for using the following sources of funding: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Housing Trust Fund (HTF) These programs receive approximately $21 million in annual allocations. The draft Action Plan is available on the Internet at www.mainehousing.org/policy-research/federal-funds and https://www.maine.gov/decd/community-development. MaineHousing and DECD will hold a public hearing to gather comments on the draft Action Plan on Friday, May 20, 2026 @ 11:30 am at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta. Meeting rooms are accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Upon sufficient notice, appropriate communication auxiliary aids and services will be provided. Upon sufficient notice, written materials provided in connection with the meeting will also be made available in alternative formats, such as large print or audio cassette. For more information or to attend the meeting virtually, please e-mail: PublicComment@mainehousing.org. Written comments will be accepted upon publication of this Notice until close of business on June 9, 2026. If you would like to request disability-related accommodation or are unable to attend and would like to make a comment, please direct your communication to: Compliance Officer II Director, Office of Community Development Maine State Housing Authority DECD 26 Edison Drive 111 Sewall Street Augusta, ME 04330-6046 59 State House Station Telephone: 207-626-4600 Augusta, ME 04333 1-800-452-4668 207-624-9817 Maine Relay 711 PublicComment@MaineHousing.org MaineHousing will provide appropriate communication auxiliary aids and services upon sufficient notice. MaineHousing will also provide this document in alternative formats upon sufficient notice. MaineHousing has designated the following person responsible for coordinating compliance with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination requirements and addressing grievances: Kelley Stonebraker, Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta

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Related Notices

MaineHousing and DECD have released the draft 2026 Annual Action Plan describing how roughly $21 million in CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HTF funding will be used and are seeking public comment through a June 17, 2026 deadline and a public hearing on June 5, 2026.

MaineDOT is hosting an on-demand public meeting about replacing the Logan Bridge (#5094) over Logan Brook, located 0.25 miles east of Hall Hill Road. The public comment period runs May 18, 2026 through June 1, 2026; feedback will be accepted online and answered by staff.

The Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation is holding strategic plan informational sessions from May 24 through June 7, 2026, open to the public in-person or via Zoom; check each board or commission webpage for exact meeting location and Zoom link.

FAME's Board will meet in person and via Teams at 9:00 a.m. on May 21, 2026 to consider approving a new compliance policy, a technology modernization contract, and MPELN underwriting changes; some items may be in executive session.

The Maine Municipal Bond Bank board will meet May 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Augusta, followed by the Executive Director Search Committee. Agendas are available by contacting MMBB at 207-622-9386.

Maine State Housing Authority and the Department of Economic and Community Development released a draft 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HTF funding totaling about $21 million and are seeking public comment on proposed goals and priorities.

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) will hold a public meeting at 9:00 a.m. on May 21, 2026, in Augusta and via conference call/Teams to consider approval of a new compliance policy, a technology contract, and underwriting modifications. Some items may be in executive session.

The Maine Municipal Bond Bank board will hold a public meeting on May 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Augusta, followed by the Executive Director Search Committee. Agendas are available by contacting MMBB at 207-622-9386.

Maine State Housing Authority and Department of Economic and Community Development released the draft 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HTF, covering about $21 million in annual federal allocations, and are inviting public comments on goals and priorities.

The Land for Maine's Future Board will consider funding a conservation easement on 10,734 acres across multiple parcels in Oxford County. The public may comment in person or online at the May 27, 2026 meeting; written comments are due May 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

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