About Us

The Office of Community Development is an eleven person division within the Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD). The primary focus of OCD is the administration of the HUD funded Community Development Block Grant Program. Additional areas of program responsibility include the Municipal Investment Trust Fund Program, Home Repair Network, Kennebec Valley Home Replacement Program and provision of regional technical assistance and training. During FY 2006 OCD will oversee a budget exceeding $25 million in federal and state funds.

We work closely with Maine municipalities, regional partnerships and non-profit groups to meet a broad array of economic and community development needs. Our programs are designed to support initatives that:

• Are integrated in a long range community strategy;
• Provide for further public and private investment;
• Benefit low-to-moderate income persons;
• Enhance deteriorated residential and business districts;
• Promote quality housing, jobs and sense of community, and
• Maximize citizen participation and regional partnerships.

OCD Staff pose with Governor Baldacci during August 18, 2006 CDBG Appreciation Day!