Our Services
Services and programs to help homeowners and renters meet their housing needs and goals.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps qualified homeowners and renters pay for heating costs. The benefit is paid directly to a client’s fuel vendor of choice. Community Concepts serves residents in Androscoggin and Oxford County.
To apply, please call us to schedule an appointment:
207-795-4065 or 207-743-7716
Program income guidelines occasionally change. Please check with us to see if you qualify each year.
You will need to provide copies of certain documents to apply.
Your application will not be processed until all the requested documentation is provided.
We do not anticipate HEAP benefits to be released until mid- November.
Emergency assistance
More help may be available if you have less than a seven (7) day supply of heating fuel. We may also be able to help if you cannot pay your bill and your services may be disconnected. We also may be able to help with past-due utility bills. Our emergency assistance program does not start until after November 1st.
Additional Resources
If you are eligible for HEAP, you also may qualify for other programs that require HEAP eligibility:
NOTE: The Emergency Fuel Assistance season is currently closed and will resume again in November 2024.
If you have less than an 1/8 tank of heating oil or are in danger of having your electricity disconnected because you cannot pay your electric bill, HEAP may be able to help by sending money directly to your oil company or CMP.
To apply, please call us at:
207-795-4065 or 207-743-7716
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The Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program is no longer taking applications. The deadline to apply for the HAF Program was 1/10/2024 by 5:00 pm. The wait list is now open for complete applications.
The Weatherization Program provides grants to homeowners and renters with low-income to reduce energy costs by improving home energy efficiency.
Weatherization improvements may include insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, and safety-related repairs.
You may be eligible to receive Weatherization assistance if:
When you apply for LIHEAP, you are automatically considered for the Weatherization Program and other assistance too. Please refer to Fuel Assistance to apply for LIHEAP, Weatherization, and more.
Funding Source: Maine State Housing Authority
Energy Audits check for proper air exchange and quality, and for proper insulation. Customers receive energy saving estimates to determine the best options available. With energy savings, customers can recover the cost of the testing and repairs within a short time. These services are offered to everyone at an affordable fee!
Basic Energy Evaluation includes complete insulation inspection, projected contractor installation costs, & projected yearly energy savings.
Services provided:
The Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP) provides grants to clean, repair or replace central heating systems that serve households with low-income.
Funding Source: Maine State Housing Authority
Serves Oxford & Androscoggin Counties
Community Concepts performs lead clearance testing for many Housing Authorities and individual landlords throughout the state. Radon and asbestos testing are recommended for indoor air quality. Asbestos and lead testing should be performed before remodeling an older structure as particles become airborne during home rehabilitation.
Lead testing services include:
Funding Source: Maine State Housing Authority through HUD funded grant
Serves Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Lincoln, Oxford, Sagadahoc & York Counties.
Requirements for single-family homes:
Requirements for apartment buildings:
CCI can service anyone interested in lead paint services regardless of income. If the client is over the income guidelines for our deferred forgivable loan program, we will perform services for a fee or refer to appropriate programs.
CCI offers a variety of services and financial support for home repair and improvement projects.
Requirements:
Elderly Hardship Grants
Serves Cumberland, Oxford & Androscoggin Counties
If you are interested in this program, please contact us at:
207-795-4065 or 207-743-7716
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Learn more and sign up for services at Community Concepts Finance Corporation.
Do you have questions about using, paying for, or connecting to the internet, but aren’t sure where to begin? Community Concepts Finance Corporation is here to help!
Our Digital Navigation Service offers free, one-on-one support for things like:
Contact:
Call 207-333-6444 to speak with Ashley about Digital Navigation services and how you can get started.
Are you looking for an apartment to rent?
CCI owns and operates 202 quality, affordable units in Western Maine.
The properties are managed in partnership with Lewiston Housing
For a list of subsidized housing options throughout the state, click here to visit the MaineHousing website.
250 Bates St., Lewiston ME
(Accepting applications)
Managed by Lewiston Housing
info@lewistonhousing.org
tel:+1(207)783-1423
111 Blake St., Lewiston ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing.
54-68 Maple St, and 74-92 Knox St., Lewiston ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
73 Pine Street, Lewiston ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing.
138-140 Horton Street, Lewiston ME
(Vacancy available)
Managed by Lewiston Housing
195 Sabattus Street, Lewiston ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
204 Cascade Leisure Park Road, Farmington, ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
info@lewistonhousing.org
tel:+1(207)783-1423
Middle Street, Farmington ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
399 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
29 Cross Street, Bethel ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
26 McDonald Court, Brownfield, ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
16 & 24 Cobb Street, Fryeburg, ME
(Vacancy available)
Managed by Lewiston Housing
2-16 Community Lane, South Paris, ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
63 Cottage Street, Norway ME
(Accepting applications)
Managed by Lewiston Housing
East Main Street, South Paris ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
14 High Street, South Paris ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
408 Penobscot St., Rumford ME
Managed by Lewiston Housing
Our Self-Help Homeownership Program provides the opportunity to build a new home of your own.
Working together with other families, you will learn valuable construction skills as you build your own house. Participants choose their own home lot in Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, or Sagadahoc Counties.
Our Construction Supervisor will be there every step of the way. The months you spend building your home can save you as much as $20,000, and there’s never a payment to make during construction.
No construction experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know. The foundation, well, plumbing system, heating system, and electrical work will be done by professionals. Everything else is up to you and the other members of the homebuilding group.
You’ll choose your own house lot, and work with other families to build each other’s homes. Participants can choose house lots in any of the following counties: Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, or Sagadahoc.
You will choose the colors of your siding, roofing, interior paint, carpet, flooring, and cabinets. Your house will be uniquely yours!
Contact us today to get started!
Call: (207) 739-6514 or (800) 866-5588 ext: 1121
Email: Susan Bradford
sbradford@community-concepts.org or selfhelp@community-concepts.org
Our Built By Me Program provides the opportunity to build a new home in Lewiston or Auburn.
Working with other families, you will learn valuable construction skills as you build your house. No construction experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know and our Construction Supervisor will be there every step of the way.
The foundation, well, plumbing system, heating system, and electrical work will be done by professionals. Everything else is up to you and the other members of the homebuilding group.
You’ll choose your own house lot, and work with other families to build each other’s homes. You will choose the colors of your siding, roofing, interior paint, carpet, flooring, and cabinets. Your house will be uniquely yours!
Contact us today to get started!
Call: (207) 739-6514
Email: Susan Bradford
No matter what stage of homeownership you’re navigating, the NeighborWorks Homeownership Services of Community Concepts have the tools you need to be successful.
We offer a wide variety of homeowner programs including homebuyer education and counseling, financial coaching, foreclosure prevention assistance, mortgage loans and refinancing, downpayment and closing costs assistance, loans for home renovation and repair, and HUD housing services.
Contact Community Concepts Finance Corporation to sign up for services today.
Services include:
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Mon – Fri
Sat – Sun
8:00 – 4:30
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Lewiston, ME
(207) 795 4065
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South Paris, ME
(207) 743 7716
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Contact Us!
Contact Us!
Hours
Mon – Fri
Sat – Sun
8:00 – 4:30
Closed
Lewiston, ME
(207) 795 4065
TTY Relay: Dial 711 to connect to a Maine Relay operator
South Paris, ME
(207) 743 7716
TTY Relay: Dial 711 to connect to a Maine Relay Operator