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Maine

Beginning Sept. 8, 2026, USDA Rural Development in Maine is expanding its community presence by establishing staff availability in USDA Service Center offices across Rural Maine. This initiative increases access points for residents by leveraging existing USDA infrastructure—allowing Rural Development staff to work onsite in USDA Service Center locations one day each month. This expansion enhances direct support for essential programs including Single Family Housing 502/504, Community Facilities, and Rural Business Cooperative Services, helping low‑income families, seniors, and underserved communities overcome geographic, transportation, and digital barriers to accessing programs that improve the lives of Rural Mainers.

This expansion represents a practical, high‑impact step toward strengthening Rural Development’s visibility, accessibility, and service delivery across Maine’s rural communities.

View stakeholder announcement here for where and when service center locations will be staffed with Rural Development personnel.

Are you or someone you know struggling to pay a Rural Development 502 Direct Mortgage?

Click here to access a list of resources that can help

Maine Rural Development State Office: 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite 4, 
Bangor, ME 04401-2767
Phone: (207) 990-9160
Fax: (855) 589-1060

 

Program Directors

Housing ProgramsCommunity & Water and Waste ProgramsBusiness and Cooperative Programs
Amanda G. BurkeDarrin S. DyerBrian A. Wilson
(207) 990-9115(207) 990-9121(207) 990-9168
rd.me.sfh.applications@usda.govrd.me.cp@usda.govSM.RD.ME.RBCS@usda.gov

 

Maine Complete Staff Directory

 

Questions about Multifamily Housing Programs? Call 1-800-292-8293

 

USDA Rural Development staff is dedicated to assisting rural Maine communities through its housing, business, and community programs. Our mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. Rural Development has a State Office located in Bangor, and Area Offices located in Presque Isle, Bangor, Lewiston, and Scarborough.

 

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Rural Development Success Stories

Picture of John with owners Sarah and Matthew Perkins in front of sign

Ledgeway Farm Grows Its Rural Business With Support From USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grant Program

Pittston, Maine – In the heart of rural Kennebec County, Ledgeway Farm is demonstrating how value‑added agriculture can strengthen local economies, create jobs, and bring unique Maine-made products to customers across the country. Owned and operated by Sarah Perkins, the farm has grown a thriving business around handcrafted goat milk soap made onsite using milk from the farm’s own herd. In fiscal year 2023,…
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Resources

Check Eligibility
Check a home, town or service location to verify eligibility for Rural Programs

Manage your USDA Loan
You can create an account and manage your current loan through the Customer Service Center (CSC) portal. You can also contact the CSC at 800-414-1226

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Rural Development News

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