Emergency Shelter Funding via Real Estate Transfer Tax Revenue
Summary
Maine enacted LD2124 to support emergency shelter funding using Real Estate Transfer Tax revenue. The bill was passed by the 132nd Legislature and allocates portions of real estate transfer tax collections to emergency shelter programs. Sponsored by Representatives Gattine, Curry, and others, the legislation was referred to the Housing and Economic Development Committee.
What changed
Maine LD2124 was enacted on March 26, 2026, establishing a new funding mechanism for emergency shelter programs using revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax. The bill was sponsored by 10 legislators and passed the House and Senate with Committee Amendment "B" (H-888). The 132nd Maine Legislature referred the bill to the Housing and Economic Development Committee before final passage.
Real estate parties should be aware that transfer tax allocations will be redirected to support emergency shelter funding. State agencies administering shelter programs should prepare for potential changes in funding availability. Local governments and housing authorities may see impacts to programs relying on these funds.
What to do next
- Review real estate transaction costs to account for any changes to transfer tax obligations
- Coordinate with state housing agencies regarding funding adjustments for shelter programs
- Monitor for implementing rules or regulations from the Maine Department of Housing
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2124 Enacted LD2124 LD Enacted 2026-03-26
An Act to Support Emergency Shelter Funding Using Revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Andrew Gattine (Rep - D) Glenn Curry (Sen - D) Matthea Larsen Daughtry (Sen - D) Ryan Fecteau (Rep - D) Traci Gere (Rep - D) Ambureen Rana (Rep - D) Amy Roeder (Rep - D) Margaret Rotundo (Sen - D) Daniel Sayre (Rep - D) Rachel Talbot Ross (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-02 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence. 2026-03-30 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-30 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-03-26 S Ordered sent down forthwith. 2026-03-26 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "B" (H-888) in concurrence. 2026-03-26 S Committee Amendment "B" (H-888) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-03-26 S READ ONCE 2026-03-26 S On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-888) Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. 2026-03-26 S Reports READ 2026-03-25 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-25 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-888). 2026-03-25 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2026-03-25 H Committee Amendment "B" (H-888) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-03-25 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-03-25 H On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED. 2026-03-25 H Reports READ. 2026-03-24 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/OTP-AM 2026-03-03 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-03-03 J Work Session Held 2026-02-17 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2026-01-07 S In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-07 S The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 2026-01-07 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-07 H On motion of Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 2026-01-07 H Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
Committee Referrals
2026-01-07 J Housing
Amendments
0000-00-00 House: C-A (H-887) Adopted 0000-00-00 House: C-B (H-888) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
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