Open for Comment: Rules for Appeal of Grant Awards (Rule 08-000 C.M.R. Ch.1)

This is a new rule proposed by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. This rule defines the procedures and criteria to be used in the appeal of grant awards, outlines the appointment of a hearing officer, describes procedures to be used in hearing an appeal and how appellants will be notified of final agency action pursuant to 5 M.R.S. §§ 9051, 
9052-9064.

Download the notice and proposed rule language (PDF). 

For information about the proposed Rule Regarding Housing Opportunity Program Grants (08-001 C.M.R. Ch. 2), visit this webpage.

Submit comment by April 1, 2026, to:

Hilary Gove, Housing Opportunity Program Coordinator 

#127 State House Station, Augusta ME, 04333-0127 

207-441-9137 

Hilary.gove@maine.gov