On Jan. 21, Avesta Housing Senior Development Officer Nate Howes presented testimony in Augusta in support of a bill before the Legislature that would make the affordable housing income tax credit permanent. Created in 2019 and set to expire in 2028, the tax credit has been a valuable funding resource for affordable housing development, including two recent Avesta properties. Click here to read Nate’s testimony and click below to watch a video of the public hearing.

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