Maine Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) Evaluation

Overview

The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) was chosen to evaluate Maine’s Eviction Prevention Program (EPP). The EPP helps tenants in Maine who are behind on rent and at risk of eviction by paying for late and future rent. 

This program is funded by the State of Maine and began in October 2024. It is run by the Quality Housing Coalition of Portland, in partnership with MaineHousing.

 NLIHC is gathering data about the program through surveys of Maine residents who applied for assistance through the EPP. Tenants who have been invited to participate in the surveys can learn more below. 

Were You Invited to Take A Survey?

Starting in April 2025, Maine residents who applied for help with their rent through the EPP may receive invitations from NLIHC by email, mail, or phone to participate in a survey about this program. Click on the tabs below to learn more about the survey, or to confirm that the invitation or call you received is legitimate.

  • About the Survey

    This survey asks questions about the EPP application process, the status of your application, and your housing, financial, and health situation at the time you applied for help with your rent. This information will help us understand whether the rental assistance given through the EPP helps Maine residents stay in their homes, lowers their stress levels, and live healthier lives.

  • Verify Your Invitation

    Here are a few ways you can confirm that the email, letter, or call you received about a survey is actually from NLIHC.

    Please note that NLIHC will NEVER ask for your social security number, bank or credit card information, or passwords for research. If someone is asking you for this information, they are NOT from NLIHC.

    1. Look carefully at the sender’s information.

    2. Look carefully at any links included in the invitation.

    3. If contacted by phone, make sure the person speaking to you is a real NLIHC staff member.

  • Contact Us

    If you have other questions that are not answered here, you can:

    • Email us at [email protected]

    • Leave us a voice message by calling 771-209-4677 or 202-662-1530 ext. 256 and a member of our team will call you back.