132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1569 LR 2189(01)
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Economic and Community Development to Form a Stakeholder Group to Analyze and Improve Home Repair Funding Programs in the State
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Kessler of South Portland
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 $100,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $100,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Economic and Community Development has indicated that it will require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $100,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to contract with a subject matter expert to oversee the work of the stakeholder group established to analyze efforts within the State to fund home repair programs and provide general funds for homeowners in need of home repairs.
Additional costs to the Maine State Housing Authority and the Department of Health and Human Services associated with serving on the stakeholder group can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.