Tenant resources
Maine
Curated renter-help organizations serving Maine. All listings are free to contact. Always verify current hours and eligibility directly with the organization.
Attorney General — Consumer Protection
State-level consumer protection offices that handle landlord-tenant complaints and rental scams.
- Office of the Maine Attorney General - Tenant Rights (Consumer Protection)
Contact: AG.Press@maine.gov
General contact also at attorney.general@maine.gov / 207-626-8800
211 / United Way
Statewide referral lines for emergency rental assistance and housing programs.
- 211 Maine (operated by The Opportunity Alliance)
Contact: info@211maine.org / 211 or 1-866-811-5695
No dedicated press contact found
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
Federally-approved nonprofit agencies offering free or low-cost housing counseling.
- Penquis Community Action Program
Contact: (207) 973-3500
Serves central/eastern Maine region
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