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Kennebunk Housing Needs Plan

Nels Nelson

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CommunityScale developed the Kennebunk Housing Needs Plan (2024-2034) to meet the Maine town’s growing demand for diverse, affordable housing. The plan profiled local people and housing stock and set a production target keyed to a projected 50 new households per year, with half of that demand in the 60-120% AMI workforce range for health, education, and public safety workers. It prioritized housing near the three village centers and, in step with the town’s Climate Action Plan, steered development away from hazard zones. Recommended strategies included zoning updates, expanded affordable housing subsidies, and leveraging state funding for attainable homes.

Client Town of Kennebunk, Maine
PartnerLevine Planning Strategies
TimelineJune – October 2024
DeliverableHousing Needs Plan

The Kennebunk Housing Needs Plan (2024-2034) addresses the pressing demand for diverse, affordable housing solutions in Kennebunk, Maine. The plan profiles the local community’s people and housing stock, establishes an approach to meeting projected demand, and recommends strategies for new housing to meet expected need through 2034.

Projected household income distribution based on past trends

With a projected addition of 50 households annually over the next decade, the plan established a housing production target to ensure balanced growth across income levels, particularly focusing on workforce housing in the 60-120% AMI range for essential workers in health, education, and public safety.

Who is eligible for affordable housing?
Who is eligible for affordable housing?

To accommodate these households, Kennebunk will prioritize housing production near the three village centers, aligned with the town’s Climate Action Plan to steer development away from climate hazard zones and enhance the community’s resilience.

The plan outlines several targeted strategies, including updating zoning laws, expanding affordable housing subsidies, and leveraging state funding to support attainable housing options.