132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1167 LR 1529(01)
Resolve, to Create a Pilot Program to Assist Nonprofit Housing Developers in Rehabilitating Existing Aging Housing Stock for First-time Home Buyers
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. McCabe of Lewiston
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,200,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,200,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $1,200,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Maine State Housing Authority (MSHA) create a pilot program that provides grants to nonprofit housing developers to rehabilitate existing aging housing stock for purchase by qualified first-time home buyers.  Additional costs to MSHA to administer the pilot program can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.