3i Housing of Maine

What 3i Housing of Maine does

3i Housing of Maine (d/b/a 3i HoME) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 (incorporated as a non-profit in 2020) and headquartered in Topsham, Maine, that develops affordable, fully accessible supportive housing integrated with smart assistive technology for adults with physical disabilities. The organization was founded by Paul Linet, a former business and law professional and long-term family caregiver for his late wife Susan, who lived with multiple sclerosis. Its flagship project is Sturgeon Place at The Downs in Scarborough — a 51-unit, Passive House- and Universal Design-compliant apartment building co-developed with Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), with construction expected to begin in 2025 and first residents expected in late 2026. Rents for one-, two-, and three-bedroom units range from approximately $1,200 to $2,200 per month, set under Maine's affordable housing requirements; per-unit development cost is approximately $300,000.

The organization's product stack extends beyond physical housing into a technology and ecosystem layer. Buildings integrate voice-controlled HVAC, lighting, motorized window blinds, door locks, automated door openers, WiFi-connected environmental controls, telehealth systems, and overhead pulley bed-to-bath transfer systems. Adjacent programs include the 3i HoME Innovation Laboratory (South Portland, launched 2025) as a smart-assistive-technology test site; the Mobility and Assistive Technology Hub (MATH) for community collaboration on assistive devices; and the Assistive Technology Enhancement Center (ATEC), which provides custom 3D-printed enhancements (joysticks, trays, cane holders, book holders) to mobility devices. A second product line, 3i HoME Caring Communities, extends the model to rural mixed-income cottage-style neighborhoods (~42 homes planned at Weston Acres in Rumford).

The business model is a hybrid of affordable-housing rental income and public-purpose grant funding. Revenue streams include monthly rental income from affordable units (once operational), government grants and tax-credit allocations (MaineHousing $5.4M subsidy plus LIHTC allocation, FHLBB $850K, federal FY2023 Omnibus $509K, Maine DHHS $500K, Maine DOT $127K, Scarborough Housing Trust Alliance $200K), individual donations and online fundraising campaigns, and an innovation grant from Maine DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services. Customers are low-income Maine adults (18–64) with mobility disabilities (~8% of that population per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited by the organization), and the organization explicitly aims to serve as a replicable national model. The core staff is four (Founder & President Paul Linet, COO Cindy Wicks, Director of Development Michelle Zichella, Office Manager Amanda Dyer), supplemented by a Board of Directors and Panel of Advisors and a network of university and service-provider partners including SeniorsPlus, MaineHealth Care at Home, University of Pittsburgh Human Engineering Research Laboratories, University of New England OT program, and Brandeis Heller School.

Name

3i Housing of Maine

Legal name

3i Housing of Maine

Website

https://3ihome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

3i Housing of Maine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops affordable, fully accessible supportive housing with integrated smart assistive technology for adults with physical disabilities in Maine, anchored by the 51-unit Sturgeon Place project in Scarborough and an expanding assistive-technology ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Accessible Supportive Housing

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Affordable supportive housing
• Accessible housing disabilities
• Assistive smart home
• Universal design housing
• Nonprofit disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Topsham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rental Revenue: 3iHoME generates revenue through affordable rental apartments at its developments (e.g., Sturgeon Place). Rents range from approximately $1,000-$2,200 per month for one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, set based on Maine's affordable housing requirements.
2. Government Grants and Subsidies: 3iHoME receives significant government funding including $5.4M MaineHousing subsidy with Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocation, $509,000 federal FY2023 Omnibus appropriation, $500,000 state grant for enhanced care coordination, $850,000 FHLBB award, $200,000 Scarborough Housing Trust Alliance grant, and $127,000 Maine DOT award.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: 3iHoME is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds through donations, online fundraising events (e.g., GivingTuesday campaigns, Innovation fundraising event), and donor engagement.
4. Innovation Grant (OADS/Maine DHHS): Two-year innovation grant from Maine Dept of Health and Human Services Office of Aging and Disability Services, funded through Federal FMAP/ARPA dollars, for enhanced care coordination and AT assessment pilot.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

3i Housing of Maine develops and operates affordable, fully accessible supportive rental housing integrated with smart home and assistive technology for adults with physical disabilities. Its core offerings include Sturgeon Place at The Downs (a 51-unit fully accessible Passive House apartment building in Scarborough, Maine, co-developed with POAH), the planned 3i HoME Caring Communities cottage-style neighborhood, and on-site assistive technology facilities (Innovation Laboratory, MATH, and ATEC).

Product overview

3i Housing of Maine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates independent, community-based living options for adults with disabilities through innovative affordable housing and integrated support services. The organization operates several housing programs: Sturgeon Place at The Downs (a 51-unit fully accessible apartment building in Scarborough), 3i HoME Caring Communities (a rural mixed-income neighborhood model), and technology-focused facilities including an Innovation Laboratory, MATH (Mobility and Assistive Technology Hub), and ATEC (Assistive Technology Enhancement Center). All housing incorporates universal design principles and smart home/assistive technology to enable independent living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MATH (Mobility and Assistive Technology Hub): A community space for entrepreneurs, college students, engineers, businesses, and community members to collaborate to develop products and ideas to better the lives of people with disabilities. Features monthly meetups of volunteer members, monthly presentations of assistive devices, and monthly workshops.
• ATEC (Assistive Technology Enhancement Center)
• Innovation Laboratory
• 3i HoME Caring Communities (TM)

Products and services

• Sturgeon Place at The Downs A 51-unit fully accessible, affordable rental apartment building in Scarborough, Maine, featuring universal design, Passive House construction, and integrated smart home/assistive technology for people with physical disabilities. Includes common living areas, service provider workspace, and a mobility and assistive technology hub. Rents range approximately $1,000 to $2,200 per month.
• 3i HoME Caring Communities A rural, mixed-income, person-centered neighborhood model featuring cottage-style homes using universal design principles and smart technologies that promote independence, enabling residents to age in place while building social community.
• 3i HoME Innovation Laboratory A test site in South Portland dedicated to developing smart assistive technology solutions for people with disabilities, featuring cutting-edge assistive technology demonstrations and collaborative research spaces.
• MATH (Mobility and Assistive Technology Hub) A community space for entrepreneurs, college students, engineers, businesses, and community members to collaborate on developing products and ideas to improve the lives of people with disabilities, featuring monthly volunteer meetups, presentations of assistive devices, and workshops.
• ATEC (Assistive Technology Enhancement Center) A center providing customized enhancements to mobility devices for 3i HoME residents and general community members to improve functionality and comfort, including 3D-printed custom power wheelchair joysticks, wheelchair trays, cane holders, and book-holding devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8% of Maine adults ages 18–64 live with mobility disability impacting daily activities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Co-developer partner for Sturgeon Place at The Downs in Scarborough. POAH is a Boston-based national nonprofit that owns over 13,000 affordable homes in 11 states and DC. POAH brings affordable housing development, financing, and property management expertise to the partnership, while 3iHoME contributes disability-specific expertise and assistive technology integration.
• SeniorsPluscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Statewide Area Agency on Aging in Lewiston, Maine partnered with 3iHoME on a multi-year Innovation Grant from Maine DHHS to pilot an enhanced care coordination model for people with disabilities. Also received $500,000 state grant together for Enhanced Care Coordination and Adaptive Technology Assessment.
• University of Pittsburgh — School of Health and Rehabilitative SciencescoreTechnology or IntegrationDan Ding, PhD, Associate Professor at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories, is partnering with 3iHoME to develop smart home systems for the pilot project. Dr. Ding is a leading expert in assistive robotic devices and systems. The partnership also includes the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Wireless Technologies.
• University of New England — Department of Health, Wellness, and Occupational StudiescoreTechnology or IntegrationChris Delenick, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Clinical Professor, partners with 3iHoME to provide Occupational Therapy services for assessing assistive technology needs, training residents in AT use, and monitoring progress.
• MaineHealth Care at HomecoreTechnology or IntegrationMaine's premier healthcare organization assists 3iHoME in setting up telehealth systems and health monitoring systems for residents.
• The Architectural Team (TAT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChelsea, Massachusetts-based architectural firm designing the Sturgeon Place project. TAT has experience with POAH on accessible housing projects and is designing the fully accessible Universal Design and Passive House-compliant building.
• Brandeis University Heller School of Social Policy and ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnalytic partner providing research for the OADS innovation grant study. Co-host of the 'Connected Living: Housing, Technology, and the Future of Long-Term Services and Supports' symposium examining housing equity, technology, and public systems. Jennifer Perloff, PhD is a Senior Scientist at Brandeis.
• Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Wireless Technologies, University of PittsburghmajorTechnology or IntegrationListed as a project partner. Mitch Sturgeon, 3iHoME Board Member, serves as a Consumer Advisory Group Member at the RERC. The RERC provides expertise in wireless assistive technologies.
• AlphaOneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a project partner supporting the Sturgeon Place development.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/3iHousingofMaine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3i-home
• Xx.com/3iHoME1

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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