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Maine proposes $5M/year to turn old schools into affordable homes, addressing housing shortages and vacant buildings.
Maine lawmakers are proposing a $5 million annual program to convert vacant, aging school buildings into affordable housing, aiming to tackle the state’s housing shortage and underutilized school facilities.
Rep. Traci Gere’s bill would establish the Vacant School Housing Conversion Program under the state’s Redevelopment Land Bank Authority, supporting towns in overcoming financial and technical barriers.
The initiative builds on existing pilot efforts in Union, Liberty, and Brooks, with dozens of schools closed since 2016 and more expected to shut.
While some conversions have succeeded, many projects stall due to cost and rural challenges.
The bill’s success depends on securing funding amid budget constraints.
Maine propone $ 5M / año para convertir viejas escuelas en hogares asequibles, abordando la escasez de viviendas y edificios vacíos.