COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Auburn’s Community Development programing offers various public service, public infrastructure, and hazard reduction programs. These are funded in part by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and the Office of Lead Hazard Control (OLHCHH) funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funds have been used to assist with improvements to public facilities such as streets, sidewalks, development of parks, extension of public service, rehabilitation of housing and commercial properties, economic development, and public services. HOME funds are earmarked specifically for the development of new affordable housing units. OLHCHH funds are used for the remediation of lead hazards in residential housing.

Please create an account within Neighborly to apply for one of the available programs:

For general inquiries please email : CDBG@auburnmaine.gov

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Lead Paint Remediation/ Abatement (Homeowner/Landlord)

Select this application if you are a landlord homeowner and are seeking assistance addressing lead paint hazards.

Program Summary

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Community Development Grant

Select this application if you are an area non-profit, citizen group, business or service provider and are responding to a specific notice of funding opportunity as published by the Community Development Office. These funds come from various state and federal sources, and each require their own reporting and funding requirements. Types of grants include: CDBG Public Service grants, Neighborhood Challenge grants, and Service Provider grants.

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Housing Resource Grants

Select this application if you need assistance attaining housing or needed resources to maintain adequate housing. These funds are restricted to a “Qualified Population” as defined by HUD. This definition includes Homeless, those at-risk of becoming homeless, victims of domestic abuse and veterans.

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Homeowner Rehab (Single-Family)

Select this application if you are a homeowner looking for assistance completing critical repairs and/or lead abatement work on your home.

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Rental-Unit Rehab (Tenant)

Select this application if you are renting a residential unit which is applying for rehab assistance.

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Rental-Unit Rehab (Investor/Landlord)

Select this application if you are a landlord or property manager and are seeking assistance completing critical repairs and/or lead abatement work.

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Accessory Dwelling Unit Development (ADUD)

This program is funded in part by Maine State Housing Authority (MSHA) and provides incentives for Auburn residents to construct or install new accessory dwelling units. Find more information for this program below and follow the link to start a new application online (complete the Rental-Unit Rehab application).

Program Summary

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Auburn HOME Unit Development (AHUD) Program

This program is funded by the U.S. Department of HUD and provides funding to construct new dwelling units in Auburn. Find more information for this program below and follow the link to start a new application online (complete the Rental-Unit Rehab application and select “Creation of New Unit”).

Program Summary

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Neighborhood Curb Appeal Program

This program offers financial assistance to residents of the downtown district for improvement and maintenance to existing residential buildings facades. Find more information for this program below and follow the link to start a new application online (complete the Rental-Unit Rehab application).

Program Summary

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