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Maine

504 Disaster Pilot Program

USDA Rural Development has a program to help homeowners with very low incomes make home repairs after storms. It is called the 504 Disaster Pilot program. The program helps people in eligible rural areas whose homes were damaged during specific storms. If your home was damaged during a storm that was part of a presidentially declared disaster, you can find out more about the program and how to apply at this link: https://tinyurl.com/58vwsbyj

You can also call to find out where your nearest area office is to request assistance. Call 207-990-9100 ext. 4 


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Maine Rural Development State Office
967 Illinois Avenue Suite 4
Bangor ME 04401-2767
Phone: (207) 990-9160
Fax: (855) 589-1060

Questions about Multifamily Housing ProgramsCall 1-800-292-8293

USDA Rural Development staff is dedicated to assisting rural Maine communities through its housing, business, and community programs. Our mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. Rural Development has a State Office located in Bangor, and Area Offices located in Presque Isle, Bangor, Lewiston, and Scarborough.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Rural Development Success Stories

“This is Home” – A Family Finds Their Forever Home in Calais, Maine

One of the first rooms Heather Gagne and her daughters began redecorating in their new home is the dining room, shown in the top photo. They have been busy repainting and making other updates.Raising a family in coastal Machias, Maine may sound lovely, but for Heather Gagne recent years proved stressful. There were few housing options in their Downeast community, and Heather was glad to find a rental home to…