2026 ASK Grant

The 2026 Assistance with Specific Know-How (ASK) Grant Program is officially open! LCRPC plans to award up to five (5) ASK Grants this spring for a municipal and/or community project in need of specific technical assistance, such as preliminary engineering/design, economic research, architectural or environmental planning, intergenerational community building, etc. that will help solve a municipal issue or complete an important town project. Towns are encouraged to work with other towns on a joint project, should this be an effective and practical approach to a common issue.

2026 Business Booster Series

Join Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission for the 2026 Business Booster Series! The Series, hosted by LCRPC, is a semiregular workshop series for Lincoln County businesses. Topics covered include marketing, financial management, access to capital, legal services, workforce development, and other timely needs that impact members of our building community.

Upcoming Funding Opportunities

Keep track and learn more around the upcoming resilience related grants as well as similar funding opportunities that are targeted towards resilience, infrastructure, and economic development Here you will find information on funding opportunities as well as accompanying recorded webinars and upcoming learning opportunities around these programs.

Lincoln County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

As of 12/18/2025, the 2026 Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan has been "Approved Pending Adoption." LC EMA and LCRPC will be working with Select Boards of Lincoln County municipalities and special districts to adopt the Plan. Following the adoption of the Plan by all jurisdictions, a final copy will be provided here and to the jurisdictions. You can review the plan and learn more on this page!

Housing Legislation - L.D. 1829

LD 1829, An Act to Build Housing for Maine Families and Attract Workers to Maine Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Housing Density

(Signed by Governor Mills on Friday, 06/20/2025)

LCRPC is just learning about this legislation and its potential impacts on municipal ordinances. This bill appears to build off LD 2003 changes and attempts to remove additional barriers from getting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) constructed. This summary was quickly produced and may be amended as more information comes forward. We will continue to update this webpage as we learn more. 

Growth Management Legislation - L.D. 1751

LD 1751, An Act to Improve the Growth Management Program Laws

(Signed by Governor Mills on Friday, 06/20/2025)

Bill supported by the Maine Association of Planners and Maine Municipal Association (MMA) to improve Maine’s growth management program and encourage communities to develop and update comprehensive plans through efficiency, flexibility, and cost effectiveness. This summary was quickly produced and may be amended as more information comes forward. We will continue to update this webpage as we learn more.

Spring 2025 ASK Grant Program

The 2025 Spring ASK Grant Application is now open as of Wednesday, February 19th 2025. Applications are due on Wednesday, March 26th 2025 by 5:00PM.

LCRPC plans to award up to five (5) ASK Grants this spring for a municipal and/or community project in need of specific technical assistance, such as preliminary engineering/design, economic research, architectural or environmental planning, etc. that will help solve a municipal issue or complete an important town project. Towns are encouraged to work with other towns on a joint project, should this be an effective and practical approach to a common issue.

Shoreland Zoning Workshop

In December of 2023, LCRPC and MCOG hosted our continuing workshop series geared towards planners, planning boards, code enforcement officers, and municipal leaders. This workshop focued on shoreland zoning with guest speaker, Colin Clark, MDEP Shoreland Zoning Coordinator.

View the recording and presentation slides at this webpage!

Subdivision Law Workshop

The Midcoast Council of Governments (MCOG) and Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) hosted a workshop for planning boards and town planners on Maine's Subdivision Law. The recording of this workshop covers an introduction to subdivisions, the subdivision process, and recommendations. View the workshop materials and recording at this webpage!

Housing Legislation - L.D. 2003

L.D. 2003 is An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions. The bill was passed by the State Legislature and signed by the Governor in April 2022. The law went into effect July 27, 2022, however, a majority of the bill’s requirements do not take effect until July 1, 2023. The Commission was established under LD609 and provided 9 recommendations to increase affordable housing that was intended to address the shortage in Maine.

L.D. 2003 Q&A Sessions will be held throughout April 2023 and May 2023. Learn more here.

*This page is updated as new information becomes available*

NEW! June 5th 2023 L.D. 2003 Workshop: Ben Averill and Hilary Grove of the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) provided an overview of L.D. 2003 with updates related to rule making, grants, and legislation that may impact L.D. 2003. View here.