2025 Maine Affordable Housing Conference Kicks Off Tuesday in Bangor
Hosted by MaineHousing, the conference brings together leaders, innovators, and housing advocates for a full day of workshops, panel discussions, and idea-sharing.
BANGOR — MaineHousing’s 2025 Maine Affordable Housing Conference kicks off Tuesday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor — and it’s shaping up to be one of the state’s biggest housing conversations of the year.
Hosted every other year by MaineHousing, this conference alternates locations throughout the state to bring together leaders, innovators, and housing advocates for a full day of workshops, panel discussions, and idea-sharing.
This year’s program takes a close look at the past two years of progress and challenges in housing — and what lies ahead.
Topics will range from the latest housing legislation and economic trends to the growing role of modular and manufactured homes in boosting affordability. Attendees will also learn about programs and services that support housing development and help Mainers find and keep stable housing.
With experts from Maine and beyond, the event promises fresh perspectives and practical solutions on issues like:
- Expanding homeownership opportunities
- Improving energy efficiency and lowering housing costs
- Addressing and providing resources to individuals experiencing homelessness
- Municipal Response to Homelessness
- Increasing the supply of affordable homes across the state
“MaineHousing is excited to host an extraordinary line-up of speakers, guests, and attendees,” said Erik Jorgensen, Senior Director of Government Relations and Communications. “This conference is often a great incubator for big ideas, but it also gives us the chance to reconnect with partners statewide, reflect on what we’ve accomplished, and gear up for the work still ahead.”
Featured Speakers
Amanda Rector, Maine State Economist
Stockton Williams, Executive Director, National Council of State Housing Agencies
Daniel Brennan, Director, MaineHousing
Traci Gere, Maine State Representative
Chip Curry, Maine State Senator
Alan Gibson, Owner, GO Logic LLC
Thatcher Butcher, President KBS Builders
Sarah Sturtevant, Independent Research Consultant
Breakout Sessions
Participants can choose from sessions covering everything from community-driven housing initiatives to industry trends.
Highlights include:
– Firefly Field: A Story About Cultivating Housing in Mid-Coast Maine
– The Changing Landscape of Homeownership in Maine
– Affordable Housing and Insurance: Tackling the Growing Challenges
– Eviction Prevention in Maine
– What’s on the Horizon for the Statewide Homeless Council
– Scaling Up: How to Meet Maine’s Housing Needs with Offsite Construction
– Housing in the News: A Candid Conversation with Maine’s Leading Housing Journalists
The day will also feature a lunchtime awards ceremony honoring housing leaders who have made a lasting impact in Maine.
“While this is a day to dig in and dive deep on all things housing, it’s also a day to celebrate,” Jorgensen added. “We’re recognizing the incredible work our partners across government, private industry, and the nonprofit sector are doing to build a stronger housing future for Maine.”
You can see a full list of conference speakers and sessions by visiting the conference website: 2025 Maine Affordable Housing Conference.
ABOUT MAINEHOUSING: MaineHousing is a mission-driven, independent, quasi-state agency created in 1969 by the Maine State Legislature to address the problems of unsafe, unsuitable, overcrowded, and unaffordable housing. A $3.1 billion financial institution with a staff of over 180 people, MaineHousing is governed by a 10-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Governor. Each year MaineHousing assists more than 90,000 Maine households to buy, heat, rent, and repair their homes while also investing more than $750 million in the Maine economy.
