Housing & Energy Services Program and Services Guide

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Keep ME Warm Program

Keep ME Warm Fuel Fund

Funding Source: Maine Community Action Association & Private Funders

Serves Oxford & Androscoggin Counties

• Fuel Fund created to help families stay “warm” for the winter.
• Funds are available through private donations of companies and individuals.
• The funds are forwarded to all Maine CAP agencies to assist families in need.
• Community Concepts uses the funds to assist those families who are not eligible for LIHEAP funds due to factors such as just over the income guidelines.
• Keep ME Warm Funds can also be used for small emergency repairs to heating systems and situations due to loss of heat in their homes.

Keep ME Warm Winterization Program

Keep ME Warm Winterization Program

Funding Source: Maine Housing & Private Funders

Serves Oxford & Androscoggin Counties

• Program created by the Governor’s office to provide homeowners with winterization materials to be installed in their homes to help conserve energy during the winter months.

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• Winterization kits are distributed to the CAP agencies. 
• CAP agencies are responsible to find the homeowners in need and coordinate volunteer installation, if homeowner is unable to perform themselves.
• This program is only offered during a 2 month period during November & December.
• For the year 2008, we only received enough kits to assist approximately 35 families throughout Oxford & Androscoggin counties.

First contact is Sandy Albert 1-800-866-5588 ext. 1183 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

City of Lewiston Elderly Weatherization Program

City of Lewiston Elderly Weatherization Program

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)

Funding Source: City of Lewiston

Serves City of Lewiston Elderly Residents

• Grant program that assists elderly single-family homeowners living within the City of Lewiston to have energy audit completed.
• Once energy audit is completed, Community Concepts acts as the general contractor to provide weatherization installation in the homes.
• Must be 80% or less of median income. Those homeowners that are LIHEAP eligible are automatically eligible for this program.

First contact is Sandy Albert 1-800-866-5588 ext. 1183 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Home Inspection Services

Home Inspection Services

Fee for Service Program

Serves Entire State

Home Inspections are a great way to get a detailed look beyond the home’s basics, using an unbiased eye to determine the state of equipment as you enter into the purchase of your new home or your existing home.  A home inspector is going to look at all the mechanicals, the foundation, the roof and more; giving you a detailed report on the condition as of the inspection date so you can be sure all is in top working condition.

We can offer several combined services for your home

• Home Inspection Service
• Home Energy Evaluation Testing
• Radon Testing
• Lead Testing
• Asbestos Testing

If anyone is interested in all or any of the services listed above please call us at (207) 739-2796

MSHA Home Rehab and Home Replacement Program

Maine Housing Home Rehabilitation & Home Replacement Program

Funding Source: Maine Housing

Serves Oxford, Androscoggin & Franklin counties

• Must own their property and occupy the residence – if mobile home, then home must be 1978 or newer.
• Must be 80% or less of median income. 
• Mobile Homes older than 1978, may qualify for a home replacement.
• Debts not to exceed 41% of monthly income.
• Offers 1% or 0% Deferred Forgivable Loan.
• Minimum payment $25.00, maximum payment $89.00.
• If customer had prior FIX ME or MSHA Home Repair loan they do not qualify for this program.

If client is interested in the Home Rehab program, please call

1-800-866-5588

Home Energy Evaluation Testing

Why should I have testing done?

The most important reason is to save money and to assure safety and health! Most of our customers have heat loss and inefficient appliances in their homes without even knowing! We will check your home for proper air exchange and quality, and for proper insulation. With energy savings, customers can make up the cost of the testing and repairs within a short time. We can give you the energy saving figures immediately, so you can determine the best options for you.

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Carbon Credit Fossil Fuel Trust Fund

Carbon Credit Fossil Fuel Fund

Funding Source: Public Utilities Commission through the auction of carbon credits

Serves Oxford & Androscoggin Counties

• New program assisting LIHEAP eligible single family homeowners.
• Grant funds utilized to help families with an energy audit & weatherization activities.
• Goal of the program is to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide through fuel heating sources.
• First contact is Kieri Delano 1-800-866-5588 ext. 1175 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lead Paint Services

Lead Paint Inspection Services

Funding Source: Maine Housing through HUD funded grant

Serves Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Lincoln, Oxford, Sagadahoc & York Counties

Community Concepts administers a 0% deferred forgivable loan for the Maine State Housing Authority for the abatement of lead paint hazards.  Deferred Forgivable Loans can be used for both single-family homes and apartment buildings.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND APARTMENT BUILDINGS MUST HAVE BEEN BUILT PRIOR TO 1978.

The requirements for single-family homes:

• Must have a child under six residing in the home.
• May receive up to $16,000 for lead abatement.

The requirements for apartment buildings:

• Each unit must be at least 2 bedrooms.
• Eligibility is based on tenant income only.
• Landlords may receive up to $10,000 per unit with a maximum of ten units.

Any questions regarding this program may be directed to Sandy Albert 1-800-866-5588 ext 1183 or

Kieri Thibodeau at ext 1175

CCI performs clearance testing for many Housing Authority’s and individual landlords throughout the State. 

All calls asking for results of testing, or requesting testing, should be directed to Kevin Leonard at

1-800-866-5588 ext 2119 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Sandy Albert at extension 1183 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Kieri Delano at extension 1175

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CCI can service anyone interested in lead paint services regardless of income.  If the client is over the income guidelines for deferred forgivable loan program, we will perform services for a fee or refer to appropriate programs.

Department of Health & Human Services-Daycare Licensing

Department of Health & Human Services-Daycare Licensing

Funding Source: Department of Health & Human Services-Licensing Division

Serves the Entire State of Maine

• CCI has the contract to perform lead inspections for DHHS within their daycare licensing division.
• New daycares that request licensing through DHHS that are older than 1978 buildings are required to have a lead inspection.
• Referrals for these services are made directly to CCI from DHHS.