Introduction The Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (“Maine HAF”) is a program meant to help homeowners who have experienced a financial hardship connected to COVID-19 and are at risk of losing their homes. This is a grant based program, homeowners will not have to pay this money back.

Have you lost income, had increased expenses, or had some other type of financial hardship during COVID-19? You might be eligible for help through Maine State Housing Authority's Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This program may help you pay for rent, electric bills, or other expenses that will help you avoid homelessness. We answer some… More

Important Resources to Prevent Eviction Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?

The CDC issued an order banning some evictions. This order has been struck down by the Supreme Court. Learn how you can protect your housing.

Published and up-to-date as of 12/15/2020   Please note: this article is about the first stimulus payments under the CARES Act.

Posted and up-to-date on 4/29/2020 Introduction Many people who will get a stimulus check under the CARES Act may also receive public benefits. You may be worried about whether getting a stimulus check will change your eligibility for public benefits.

Posted and up-to-date on 12/15/2020 I need MaineCare, TANF, and/or SNAP (food stamps), where do I go to apply? These services are run through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Important Resources to Prevent Eviction Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?

Up-to-date as of 12/15/2020 Is the Social Security Administration Open? Yes, but there have been changes because of COVID-19.

Can my landlord turn off my utilities or change the locks on my door or kick me out without going to court? No. It is illegal for your landlord to throw you out by force. Your landlord must get a court order before they evict you.