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This bill establishes ongoing state funding of $5 million per fiscal year (for 2025-26 and 2026-27) through the Maine State Housing Authority to support emergency homeless shelters across the state. The funds are allocated from the General Fund and are specifically designated for the Shelter Operating Subsidy Initiative, which aims to provide financial support to help maintain and operate emergency shelters that provide critical housing services for individuals experiencing homelessness. By providing consistent, predictable funding, the bill seeks to ensure that these shelters can continue to offer essential temporary housing and related support services to vulnerable populations in Maine, helping to address immediate housing insecurity and provide a safety net for those without permanent housing.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=698&snum=132