131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 638 LR 1633(01)
Resolve, Directing the Maine State Housing Authority to Study Strategies for Improving Abandoned Properties and Developing Housing Infrastructure
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Malon, II of Biddeford
Committee: Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $100,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $100,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Maine State Housing Authority (MSHA) will require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $100,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 to contract with a consultant to perform the required study of strategies for improving abandoned properties and prepare the required strategies for municipal governments and regional organizations to create incentives for land improvements.  According to MSHA, it does not have staff with expertise in land-use planning and economic development to conduct the study in-house.