1999 HUD Funding for Housing for Senior Citizens
and People with Disabilities

*Note: To calculate the approximate number of residents who will live in the new housing, multiply the number of units by 1.25.

MAINE

Section 202 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Project Location: Biddeford, ME
Non-Profit Sponsor: York-Cumberland Housing Development Corp.
Capital Advance: $2,329,700
Five-year rental subsidy: $552,000
Number of Units: 35

Project description:

York-Cumberland Housing Development Corporation is sponsoring this 35-unit project for the elderly located in downtown Biddeford, Maine. This project will return to constructive use a site containing an old house. The house will remain on site due to its historic significance.

Project Location: Raymond, ME
Non-Profit Sponsor: York-Cumberland Housing Development Corp.
Capital Advance: $1,599,300
Five-year rental subsidy: $378,500
Number of Units: 24

Project description:

Sponsored by York-Cumberland Housing Development Corporation, this project will create 24 units of elderly housing in Raymond, Maine. The proposed project is located near shopping on Route 302 and recreation areas on nearby Sebago Lake.

Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities

Project Location: Calais, ME
Non-Profit Sponsor: Washington Co Assoc for Retarded Citz
Capital Advance: $586,400
Five-year rental subsidy: $142,000
Number of Units: 9

Project description:

Washington County Association for Retarded Citizens is sponsoring the creation of 9 units of housing for persons who have developmental and/or physical disabilities. The project will provide transportation and job coaching as needed for employment at the Little River Apparel factory 25 miles away in Eastport, Maine. The goal of this project is to eventually encourage independent living in one's own apartment.

Project Location: South Paris, ME
Non-Profit Sponsor: Tri County Mental Health Services
Capital Advance: $390,900
Five-year rental subsidy: $95,000
Number of Units: 6

Project description:

This project will rehabilitate 6 units of housing for persons with chronic mental illness. Within a short walk are a variety of local businesses including restaurants, bakeries, grocery and hardware stores, libraries, health care facilities and churches. The site is also located near a public bus route offering easy access to areas outside of the immediate neighborhood.

Content Archived: January 20, 2009