Community Housing of Maine (CHOM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that develops, owns, and maintains quality, affordable, service-enriched housing for people with low incomes and special needs. 

Since its foundation in 1993, CHOM has developed 63 supportive housing sites in 29 communities spanning 12 counties, creating over 519 units of low-income, special needs housing.  We have provided stable homes to hundreds of disadvantaged people in Maine. 

Characteristics of populations served by CHOM:

      ·         People who are homeless
·         People with low or very low incomes
·         People experiencing mental illness
·         People with developmental or intellectual disabilities
·         People with physical disabilities
·         Refugees
·         People recovering from addiction
·         People living with HIV/AIDS
·         People who have been victims of domestic violence
·         Homeless Veterans
·         People who can’t afford to live near their work

CHOM seeks to advocate for people with special needs, and collaborate on their behalf to produce and maintain community-based supportive housing that fosters pride, stability, and wellness.  CHOM partners with service providers to make sure the people we house receive consistent, supportive services for successful independent living.  CHOM teams with property management companies to ensure that all homes are maintained to rigorous quality standards.