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Housing Trust Reviewed Strategic Priorities in 10-Year Plan

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board held a workshop reviewing its 10-year Housing Plan.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board · Meeting of August 18, 2026

ORLEANS — The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board held a workshop reviewing its 10-year Housing Plan. Assistant Director of Planning and Community Housing Elizabeth Jenkins reported the Trust has approximately $2 million available, with Orleans at approximately 11 percent on the Subsidized Housing Inventory against a plan goal of 300 new units. The Board discussed establishing a housing/community-development roundtable with implementation anticipated in September and explored property acquisition strategies, with Susan Carlson and Mallorey Quarles volunteering to assist with outreach to seniors and cost-burdened homeowners.

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Source: the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board meeting of August 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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