Housing Committee

Mission

The Housing Committee was created by City Council resolution in 2024. It supports the maintenance and expansion of housing options in Bath. The committee reviews programs related to housing, including housing improvement loan programs. It acts to support the housing-related goals and strategies in the City’s Comprehensive Plans.

Focus Areas (but not limited to)

• Encourage and promote adequate housing to support the community and regional economic development.
• Ensure land use controls encourage the development of quality affordable housing, including rental housing.
• Encourage and support the efforts of regional housing coalitions and public-private partnerships to address a range of housing options.
• Work with partners in private, non-profit, quasi-governmental and public sectors to pursue housing goals.
• Ensure production and maintenance of adequate deed-restricted housing.

Membership