LD 1829, LD 997, LD 427 Rulemaking Listening Sessions (2)

Governor Mills recently signed into law three pieces of housing legislation: LD 1829, LD 997 and LD 427. Each piece of legislation focuses on municipal land use and zoning changes to increase housing development. The Housing Opportunity Program will update its rule (19-100 CMR Chapter 5, Housing Opportunity Program: Municipal Land Use and Zoning Ordinance Rule) to align with these statutory changes. Rulemaking will take place over the fall of 2025, with final adoption expected in January 2026.

To prepare for rulemaking, the Housing Opportunity Program will host three Zoom sessions to provide information on the rulemaking process, provide an anticipated timeline of rulemaking, and allow participants the opportunity to provide feedback on what portions of LD 1829, LD 997, and LD 427 would benefit from further clarification in rule. Questions? Please email housing.decd@maine.gov.

LD 1829, LD 997, LD 427 Rulemaking Listening Sessions:

Session 1: Wednesday, August 13 from 1:30-2:30pm