Avesta Housing

10/27/2026

Celebrating Home is just around the corner!

Join us at Halo At The Point next Thursday, November 5 to honor three extraordinary leaders in affordable housing, who share our mission to create more homes and stronger communities across our region.

Purchase tickets and see event details at: https://www.avestahousing.org/celebrating-home/

Thank you our sponsors for helping make Celebrating Home possible: Hebert Construction, LLC, Maine Community Bank, Pine State Elevator Co, The Boulos Company, J.B. Brown & Sons, Mascoma Bank, AlliedCook Construction, Bangor Savings Bank, Bernstein Shur, CREA, LLC, Curtis Thaxter LLC, CWS ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR DESIGN, Evernorth, Flynn Law Group, HUB International, Kennebunk Savings, National Equity Fund, Inc., Otis Atwell, Penobscot General Contractors, Systems Engineering, The Wishcamper Companies, Inc.

And thanks to our incredible host committee: Alyssa Dean-Littlefield, Liza Fleming-Ives, Quincy Hentzel, Stephen Nahley, Andrea Patstone, Drew Sigfridson, Nick Taylor, Sherrin Vail, Judy Watson, and Jennifer Hawkins.

We’re looking forward to celebrating with you on November 5!

10/10/2026

Get your tickets for our all new event: Celebrating Home!

Join us at Halo At The Point on Thursday, November 5 to honor three extraordinary leaders in affordable housing, who share our mission to to create more homes and stronger communities across our region:

Purchase tickets and see event details at: https://www.avestahousing.org/celebrating-home/

Thank you our sponsors for helping make Celebrating Home possible: Hebert Construction, LLC, Maine Community Bank, Pine State Elevator Co, The Boulos Company, J.B. Brown & Sons, Mascoma Bank, AlliedCook Construction, Bangor Savings Bank, Bernstein Shur, CREA, LLC, Curtis Thaxter LLC, CWS ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR DESIGN, Evernorth, Flynn Law Group, HUB International, Kennebunk Savings, National Equity Fund, Inc., Otis Atwell, Penobscot General Contractors, Systems Engineering, The Wishcamper Companies, Inc.

We’re looking forward to celebrating with you on November 5!

06/05/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the groundbreaking of Depot Terraces in Freeport — an exciting step forward in expanding attainable homeownership opportunities in Maine.

This 45-unit condominium development is the second by Domus, a collaborative effort between Avesta Housing, developer Jack Soley, and Hebert Construction, LLC. It will bring new one- and two-bedroom homes to Freeport’s downtown core, creating a new pathway to homeownership for working individuals and families while supporting the Town’s broader vision for a more vibrant, walkable, transit-connected village center.

Depot Terraces reflects what strong partnerships can accomplish: creating housing that helps people live, work, and build equity in the communities they serve.

We look forward to welcoming future residents in Summer 2027.

Town of Freeport Kaplan Thompson Architects Acorn Engineering

06/01/2026

Join us! At 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, Domus will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Depot Terraces in Freeport, Maine. Located at 45 Depot Street, Depot Terraces is a 45-unit condominium building developed specifically to address the growing need for attainable workforce housing in Maine.

The one- and two-bedroom energy-efficient condominiums at Depot Terraces are priced to be affordable for households with average incomes, making them ideal for people seeking a high-quality place to live and build equity.

Depot Terraces is the second project by Domus, a joint venture between three Portland-based housing developers: Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing developer in northern New England; Jack Soley, a longtime developer of residential and commercial projects in the Portland area; and Hebert Construction, LLC a fourth generation, family-owned construction firm.

Town of Freeport, Kaplan Thompson Architects, Acorn Engineering

05/28/2026

Providing affordable homes is just the beginning of building local communities. That’s why Avesta employs an expert team of property managers to provide support and connections to services for our residents so that they have the tools to succeed.

During Weeks (May 23-June 7), Avesta is joining thousands of coalition staff and volunteers across the country in highlighting the critical role that affordable housing plays in healthy, vibrant communities. The weeks’ theme of “Creating Homes, Building America” reflects the importance of expanding housing opportunities, fostering economic resilience, and being part of the housing solution. Click here to learn more:
https://ow.ly/wOYy50YYVru

05/26/2026

Safe, quality, affordable homes are the bedrock of communities. At Avesta Housing, we created or rehabilitated more than 200 affordable homes in 2025, and we have more than 1,000 in our development pipeline.

During (May 23-June 7), Avesta is joining thousands of coalition staff and volunteers across the country in highlighting the critical role that affordable housing plays in healthy, vibrant communities. The weeks’ theme of “Creating Homes, Building America” reflects the importance of expanding housing opportunities, fostering economic resilience, and being part of the housing solution. Click here to learn more:
https://ow.ly/BmCS50YYVp0

05/21/2026

Avesta is proud to be a charter member of NeighborWorks America, a coalition of more than 240 community development organizations in the U.S. that create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their communities.

During (May 23-June 7), Avesta is joining thousands of coalition staff and volunteers across the country in highlighting the critical role that affordable housing plays in healthy, vibrant communities. The weeks’ theme of “Creating Homes, Building America” reflects the importance of expanding housing opportunities, fostering economic resilience, and being part of the housing solution. Click below to learn more.

May 23-June 7, 2026Since its inception in 1983, NeighborWorks Week has been a time to highlight how, together with residents, the NeighborWorks network strengthens communities. Held for two weeks this year, NeighborWorks Weeks celebrates the collective impact of the network, mobilizing volunteers, b...

05/18/2026

We're hiring! is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Real Estate Development Officer to help expand and preserve high-quality, affordable multifamily housing across Maine and New Hampshire. Click here for more information and to apply: https://www.avestahousing.org/about-us/careers/

05/13/2026

Last year, we created 133 new homes, renovated 90 existing homes, and provided resources such as community meals, after-school programs, and educational activities to more than 20,000 people.

In the process, we generated more than 125,000 hours of construction employment, supported hundreds of local businesses, provided quality assisted living and independent living options for older adults, and utilized development practices that will make our homes environmentally sustainable for decades to come.

Click here to read our new Community Impact Report and learn how Avesta is improving lives and strengthening communities in Maine and New Hampshire:
https://bit.ly/4dGqVwN

05/06/2026

Allowing the construction of more Accessory Dwelling Units ( ) is a common-sense approach to addressing the shortage. We were part of a statewide commission tasked in 2021 with studying zoning and land use restrictions in Maine, leading to the landmark LD 2003 legislation that made it easier for property owners to build ADUs on their land. Read more in this new in-depth article by the Portland Press Herald: bit.ly/4uAj2Pn

Housing

As the state has confronted a sustained housing crisis, accessory dwelling units have emerged as part of the solution.