We create opportunities that support self-sufficiency, self-respect and pride for residents.
Stable housing is healthcare. It promotes positive outcomes in education, employment, physical and mental health, and financial stability.
With a place to call home, self-respect, and a support system, playing an active role in the community can be made possible.
The housing we provide represents a long-term community asset. We strive to be the best housing agency in town.
August Vacancy Report: Bath Housing Development Corporation has no vacancies for the month of August 2021. Please check back the first week of September for… Read More
Bath, Maine – Bath Housing has released its new housing vision for the greater Bath region. The visioning process was led by Bath Housing Development… Read More
February 8, 2021 Bath Housing today mailed letters to over 400 households on its waiting lists for housing at the Anchorage, Moorings, Dike’s Landing and… Read More
Please feel free to give us a call or schedule an appointment to talk through your housing needs. We have staff that can provide education about Bath Housing apartments, preliminary applications, waitlist timeframes and other housing options in the area that meet your individual needs.
(207) 443-3116
Staff are available from 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday
(The office is closed to the public at this time due to COVID-19.)
COVID-19 Resources:
RENT RELIEF:
Maine has $200 million in rent relief funds from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This program will provide rental and utility relief payments to help eligible renters maintain housing stability. Maine’s Community Action Agencies will review applications, check eligibility, and process payments for eligible expenses on behalf of households. For more information, check out this flyer: ERA Flyer 3 2021 or go to https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/rental/rentaldetail/covid-19-rental-relief-program
Maine Equal Justice: https://maineequaljustice.org/people/covid-19-resources/
State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/covid-19
211 Maine: https://211maine.org/
Information and Resources for Tenants During COVID-19: Eviction Prevention Info and Resources 7.2020
CARES ACT HUD Waiver Adoption Information for Bath Housing Authority: HUD Waiver Communication 6.30.2021 Update
This is great news for older Mainers that want to stay in their homes. This tool can provide property tax relief for those on fixed incomes -- that can then free up extra funds to cover heating costs, food, or medical care. And it does so with no negative impact on municipalities or the state.
www.pressherald.com/2021/07/21/new-law-will-provide-tax-relief-to-thousands-of-maine-seniors/?utm...
New law will provide tax relief to thousands of Maine seniors
www.pressherald.com
Under the program designed to help seniors age in place, the state will pay property taxes for those 65 and older who qualify and agree to give the state a lien on their property for eventual repaymen...
At Bath Housing, we are trying to initiate a conversation about the value of stable housing for everyone in our community. We have to get past the concept of "fair share" and base our community decisions on accurate data and information about the demands of those that live -- or seek to live -- in this region.
www.pressherald.com/2021/07/20/developer-ditches-plans-for-bath-affordable-housing/
Developer ditches plans for Bath affordable housing project
www.pressherald.com
Bath City Planner Ben Averill said the company didn’t reveal why it withdrew its applications."Don't be afraid to ask for help."
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