STATEWIDE -- Organizations that support Mainers facing housing instability are concerned about potential funding cuts from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Statewide Homeless Council and the Maine Continuum of Care recently sent a letter to Governor Janet Mills outlining immediate concerns that HUD may soon significantly cut funding to supportive housing initiatives.

According to Maine State Housing Authority Executive Director and Maine CoC board member Dan Brennan, these concerns stem from a politico article last month that reported more than half of the 2026 funding for permanent supportive housing projects will be cut.

The permanent supportive housing model combines housing assistance with supportive services to ensure people do not become unhoused agai

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