search HOME GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS SERVICES HOW DO I...? Community Development Community Development Block Grant Commission on Cultural Development Greater Bangor Working Communities Challenge Housing Information Non-Profit Funding Program Resources Homebuyer Assistance & Residential Rehabilitation Programs Homebuyer Assistance Programs Residential Rehab Loans Investment Rehab Loans Economic Development 2021 Economic Development Strategic Plan Broadband Brownfields Business Assistance City-Owned Available Properties Facade Improvement Grant License Your Business Downtown Bangor Downtown Bangor Contacts Get Email Updates Subscribe to Receive Email Notifications from the City of Bangor City Directory View a list of City Councilors and City Staff Bangor City Hall 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401 Phone: 207.992.4200 Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Departments > Community & Economic Development > Housing Information > Housing Information Print this Page Share this Page Short-term Rental Policy The City of Bangor is considering regulation of short-term rentals in the City. As part of this process, the City is seeking public comment regarding any questions, concerns, or opinions from the community. The City held two virtual listening sessions in late February which several community members attended. Listening session with City staff held Wednesday, February 24, 2021: Listening session with City staff held Thursday, February 25, 2021: Background about this project was submitted to the Board of Economic Development and Planning Board on February 16, 2021. Follow this link to view recordings of those meetings. For anyone who wishes to submit comments or questions but cannot attend the session, please email housing@bangormaine.gov and those comments will be collected and submitted to the City Council as part of the documentation of the listening sessions. The City is also conducting a survey to garner feedback from residents, property owners, and other stakeholders. The survey can be found here. Short-term rentals are typically defined as residential units (a room, apartment, or entire dwelling) that are rented for less than 30 days. Sometimes these are used by tourists for a few days or a week, sometimes by traveling business professionals, among other uses. This discussion follows a recommendation from the Affordable Housing Workgroup in 2019 that the City look into this issue. That full report can be found here. Take the survey Housing Work Group: 2018-2019 The Housing Work Group has concluded its scheduled sessions. The group presented its final report and recommendations to the Bangor City Council during a pre-council work session on Monday, April 8, 2019. Download the Bangor Housing Final Report HERE The City of Bangor has convened a work group to focus on the issue of quality, affordable housing in the City and the region. The work group includes representatives from the public and private sectors, including individuals, landlords, renters, housing developers, and nonprofit agencies. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all sessions. INTERIM REPORT - Recommendations to Improve the Status of Housing in Bangor (January 2019) Sessions: Watch the September 12 meeting here: https://bangormaine.viebit.com/player.php?hash=gIAbZfshlRc2 Watch the September 19 meeting here: https://bangormaine.viebit.com/player.php?hash=FCWELuuWRVAY Watch the September 26 meeting here: https://bangormaine.viebit.com/player.php?hash=BUxwogMkBIxk Watch the October 17, 2018 meeting here: https://bangormaine.viebit.com/player.php?hash=vQ4zYAFmLohK Watch the October 24, 2018 meeting here: https://bangormaine.viebit.com/player.php?hash=5itE2TVdfXil Watch the November 7, 2018 meeting here: https://bangormaine.viebit.com/player.php?hash=qe4RtwYUxVBD Watch the December 5, 2018 meeting here: https://bangormaine.viebit.com/player.php?hash=n4px7NIyM16j Community members are encouraged to attend all meetings, and to send comments, suggestions, or questions to housing@bangormaine.gov. All meetings will be televised on Bangor's government access channel and livestreamed through the City's Facebook page, and video will be available after the fact at https://bangormaine.viebit.com. Housing Info & Data Housing Work Group Final Report - 2019 2017 Housing Affordability Index - Bangor 2017 Housing Affordability Index - Maine 2017 Housing Affordability Index - Penobscot County Bangor Daily News: "The Bangor neighborhoods where people can't afford their rent," 9/10/2018 - includes income/housing data Bangor Housing Data Barriers to Development in Housing Challenges to Developing Affordable Housing Bangor Police Department - 2017 Neighborhood Stats The Affordable Housing Crisis video: The Eviction Epidemic video: Home | Contact | Privacy Policy © 2021 City of Bangor, ME. All Rights Reserved. Powered by