We asked Maine’s gubernatorial candidates how they’d fix the state’s housing crisis. Here’s what they said.
Maine's gubernatorial candidates proposed various solutions to the state's housing crisis, including increasing construction, reforming permitting processes, and dedicating $100 million to fund construction. The candidates' plans varied, with some focusing on affordable housing and others on deterring out-of-state buyers.
Maine's gubernatorial candidates have offered diverse solutions to the state's housing crisis. Most agree that the state's housing market is suffering from high prices, limited availability, and slow construction. To address this, many candidates propose building more units and hastening construction to lower prices. A statewide study found that Maine has a dramatic housing shortage, requiring at least 76,400 new units by 2030. Some candidates, such as Democrat Hannah Pingree, suggest dedicating $100 million in state funding annually to fuel construction and preserve affordable units. Others, like Republican David Jones, propose making housing programs accessible to U.S. citizens only, deterring foreign migration to Maine.
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