ESA-Friendly Housing in Maine

Find apartments and rental properties in Maine that welcome emotional support animals. Know your rights under Maine law and the federal Fair Housing Act.

ESA Housing Rights in Maine

Maine provides ESA housing protections under both federal FHA and the Maine Human Rights Act. The Maine Human Rights Commission investigates housing discrimination complaints. Landlords must make reasonable accommodations for ESA owners and cannot impose pet-related fees or deposits on documented emotional support animals.

Landlord Rules in Maine

Cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent for documented ESAs under the Maine Human Rights Act
Must make reasonable accommodations even in no-pet housing
Cannot impose breed, size, or weight restrictions on ESAs
May request ESA documentation but cannot demand detailed medical records
Must respond to accommodation requests within a reasonable timeframe
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations

Key Statutes

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1312 | Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 4591 et seq.

Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC)

ESA-Friendly Properties in Maine — Coming Soon

We are building a directory of ESA-friendly properties in Maine. In the meantime, remember that under the Fair Housing Act, most landlords are legally required to accommodate your ESA.

Know an ESA-Friendly Property in Maine?

Help other ESA owners find welcoming housing. Submit a property and we will add it to the directory after review.

ESA Resources for Maine

ESA Registration in Maine ESA Letter in Maine Housing Accommodation Toolkit