Maine taxpayers are funding new apartments in Brunswick for border crossers and illegal aliens, providing at least two years of rent.
The Maine State Housing Authority will cover the rent for asylum seekers, and the state budget allocated nearly $3.5 million for this purpose.
Additionally, the state is providing legal support and assistance for asylum applications and work authorization. (Trending: GOP Rep. Mace Clashes Directly With Hunter Biden At Hearing)
Dozens of people gathered in Brunswick today to celebrate the creation of 60 new units to house asylum seekers, as they wait to get work permits. The goal is to move these people out of hotels and shelters and into more stable housing. Details at 5 p.m. on @newscentermaine. pic.twitter.com/ggJXUb2syh
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“On Monday, dozens of people gathered at Brunswick Landing to celebrate 60 new apartment units going up in five buildings. Twenty-four of them are already complete. These units are designed to house asylum seekers, as they wait to receive work permits.”
“That process can often take a while, since asylum seekers can’t even file for a permit until at least six months after filing their initial asylum applications,” according to News Center Maine.
“This program is happening through the Maine State Housing Authority. MaineHousing will essentially pay the rent for these asylum seekers for up to two years. After that, they will be converted to a mix of market-rate and affordable housing, unless the state says the program needs to be extended,” continued the outlet.
This initiative is part of a $55 million Emergency Housing Relief Fund, aiming to address homelessness and housing demand in Maine, which has seen a significant increase in its foreign-born population.
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