§ 30-A §4762 — Temporary Housing Assistance Program

The Temporary Housing Assistance Program must provide assistance to persons of low income to enable them to become tenants of rental housing units in the State.
1.
Operation.
The state authority shall administer the program either directly or through regional contract agents. The program may be operated in conjunction with other programs of the state authority to achieve the purpose of this subchapter.
2.
Form and amount of assistance.
Money in the fund may be used to provide assistance under the program in the form of loans or grants to make rental payments and finance security deposits on behalf of persons of low income. The state authority may establish limits from time to time on the amount of assistance available to applicants based on a determination of the average rental and security deposit costs in the area where the assistance is being provided.
3.
Provisions governing assistance.
The program must be administered subject to the provisions in this section. Priority must be given to persons who demonstrate a need for assistance and the ability to repay a loan.
4.
Procedures.
The state authority may adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, by which the program must be implemented.

Legislative History

PL 1993, c. 175, §9 (NEW).