Construction Services

For programs where MaineHousing provides direct financing, MaineHousing's Construction Services Team provides technical review and assistance for the design and construction of the multifamily and supportive housing projects built with MaineHousing financing. With experience and expertise in architecture, engineering and codes, the Construction Services staff works closely with developers, designers, engineers, and contractors to assure that the affordable housing projects developed meet MaineHousing program goals and requirements.

UFAS Clarifications

The document below summarizes various technical questions posed by MaineHousing to HUD and HUD’s response concerning compliance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). The summary is provided for informational purposes only. MaineHousing is in no way representing or guaranteeing that your project will comply with applicable fair housing and accessibility requirements if you follow the interpretative guidance in the summary.

UFAS Clarifications

Quality Standards & Procedures Manual and Best Practices Guide

MaineHousing's Board of Commissioners has approved the Quality Standards & Procedures Manual and Best Practices Guide. These manuals (see below) provide a reference for the design and construction of multifamily housing development under MaineHousing's Low Income Tax Credit Program and Rental Loan Program. Part one contains quality standards to be used in contract documents. Part two addresses document requirements, submittal procedures and discusses project delivery.

2024 Quality Standards and Procedures Manual (pdf)
(550 KB)

Appendix A

1 - AIA A133-Addendum to CM Contracts (pdf)
(163 KB)
2 - Plan Review Process & Format Requirements (pdf)
(194 KB)
3 - ALTA NSPS Land Title Survey Requirements (pdf)
(8023 KB)
4 - Section 3 explanation and forms (pdf)
(793 KB)

Appendix B

1 - SF Tabulation Sheet (pdf)
(210 KB)
2 - Final Completion Checklist (xlsx)
(81 KB)
3a - Interim Lien Waiver Form GC (doc)
(49 KB)
3b - Interim Lien Waiver Form Subs (docx)
(15 KB)
3c - Final Certificate of Lien Release (xlsx)
(58 KB)
4 - IWE Agreement Form (pdf)
(310 KB)
5 - Kitchen Storage Worksheet (xlsx)
(149 KB)
6 - Accessibility Worksheet (xlsx)
(179 KB)

2021 Quality Standards and Procedures Manual (pdf)
(721 KB)

Appendix A

1 - MaineHousing Survey Requirements (pdf)
(8023 KB)
2 - Addendum to CM Contracts (pdf)
(107 KB)
3 - MaineHousing Plan Review Process Format Requirements (docx)
(21 KB)

Appendix B

1 - Pre-Application Accessibility Worksheet (xlsx)
(185 KB)
2 - Kitchen Storage Evaluation Worksheert (xlsx)
(512 KB)
3 - Building Info-Unit Square Foot Tabulations (xlsx)
(101 KB)
4 - Construction Services Final Completion Checklist (xlsx)
(69 KB)
5 - Final Certificate Lien Release for Contractors Subcontractors Vendors (xlsx)
(58 KB)
6 - Incomplete Work Escrow (IWE) (xlsx)
(63 KB)
7 - Construction Loan Closing Sign-off (xlsx)
(392 KB)

Other Documents

2019 Updated MaineHousing Accessibility Policy and Procedures (pdf)
(856 KB)
Best Practices Guide (pdf)
(225 KB)
Section 3 Contractor, Subcontractor, Subrecipient Package (pdf)
(793 KB)

For more information contact:

Don McGilvery, Construction Services Manager

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