Rent Control & Tenant Protections in Maine
Last updated: January 2026
Maine has rent control in Portland and South Portland, plus statewide tenant protections including 45-day notice and just cause eviction requirements.
Check your address to see what protections may apply.
Maine Rent Control at a Glance
- Portland: 100% of CPI cap; buildings after April 2020 exempt
- South Portland: CPI or 5% cap (whichever is lower); buildings after April 1984 exempt
- Statewide: 45-day notice required; rent can only increase once per 12 months; just cause eviction
📖 Read our complete guide to Maine rent control →
🏘️ City Rent Control Guides
Statewide Resources