Maine · Application fees
How much can they charge me to apply in Maine?
A landlord, agent or broker cannot ask for more money upfront than that.
“may not require a tenant to pay an initial amount of money in excess of the total of the rent for the first full month of occupancy, a security deposit as limited by section 6032 …”
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How much can they charge me to apply?
Rent, a capped deposit, and listed fees.
A landlord, agent or broker cannot ask for more money upfront than that.
“may not require a tenant to pay an initial amount of money in excess of the total of the rent for the first full month of occupancy, a security deposit as limited by section 6032 …”
14 M.R.S. § 6022-A · legislature.maine.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
How much can they charge me to apply?
No application fee, only one screening's cost.
You must get a full copy of the results, and only 1 screening fee per 12 months.
“a landlord may not require an applicant to pay a fee to submit an application to enter into an agreement for rental of a dwelling unit or require an applicant to pay a fee for the landlord to review or approve an application …”
14 M.R.S. § 6030-H · legislature.maine.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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