About Us

MaineHousing is the leading provider of affordable housing resources in Maine, helping Maine people to obtain and maintain quality affordable housing. The agency is known for the excellence of its programs and services, responsiveness to customers and partners, efficient and cost-effective delivery of programs and services, and fiscal responsibility. MaineHousing’s employees are known for their competency, passion, and innovative approaches to problem solving.

MaineHousing delivers on its mission in collaboration with a wide array of public and private partners. The agency is responsive, open and transparent in its relationships. The agency is a leader in identifying important housing issues and working with its stakeholders to develop effective solutions.

Mission Statement

In carrying out our work we pride ourselves on being:

Passionate and Committed

We work here because we care passionately about the mission of MaineHousing and the impact of our work on people’s lives.

Thoughtful and Caring

We care about one another and the people we serve. We are willing to do more than is required or expected in order to provide help where it is needed.

Professional

We pride ourselves on being competent and knowledgeable.

Accountable

In the administration of our resources, we are accountable to funders and creditors. We take our stewardship of resources very seriously, adhering to rules and regulations. We believe we owe nothing less to our Board, our funders and creditors, our partners and customers, and the communities across Maine where our resources are being applied for positive impact.

We believe that a focus on continuous improvement makes us stronger and better able to deliver on our mission. In other words, how we do our work matters. As we move into the future, we are committed to upholding our core values while striving toward an agency-wide culture that is evermore:

Responsive

We view our partners and clients as customers and pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service. We work collaboratively and deliver clear, timely responses. We know that our actions impact our customers; we consider the overall goal and offer thoughtful, workable solutions to issues.

Innovative

We are open to adaptive approaches and innovative solutions that ultimately lead to better outcomes for our customers.