RentIncreaseCheck

State rules

Rent increases in Maine

No statewide cap (Portland has its own ordinance). Notice is 45 days — 75 days if the increase is above 10%.

Check an increase in Maine

The rules, in one table

Amount capNo statewide cap; a local program may apply — see below.
Notice for an increase45 days for an increase of 10% or less; 75 days above that.
FrequencyNo statewide frequency limit beyond the notice and lease rules.
Retaliation windowRetaliation is barred, as everywhere; the presumption window varies — document your dates.
Local rent capsNot barred statewide; check your city.
Sources14 M.R.S. § 6028

Manufactured-home lots

2025 park law: 90 days' notice, increases benchmarked to regional CPI + 1%, and a mediation trigger when residents of 51% of households petition.

Own a manufactured home on a rented lot? Maine has a dedicated park file: lot-rent rules for Maine parks.

Rules checked October 2026

Sources: 14 M.R.S. § 6028. Information, not legal advice.