Maine LD847 aims to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and financial assessment of subsidized rent.

Maine LD847 amends the Maine Human Rights Act to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and financial assessment of subsidized rent. Specifically, it prohibits refusal to rent or negotiate for rental of housing accommodations based on the source of income, such as federal, state, or local housing assistance. It also prohibits assessing a person's financial ability to pay the entire rental amount when a portion is subsidized through housing assistance. These provisions take effect January 1, 2026.

Maine LD847 aims to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and financial assessment of subsidized rent.

Maine LD847 amends the Maine Human Rights Act to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and financial assessment of subsidized rent. Specifically, it prohibits refusal to rent or negotiate for rental of housing accommodations based on the source of income, such as federal, state, or local housing assistance. It also prohibits assessing a person's financial ability to pay the entire rental amount when a portion is subsidized through housing assistance. These provisions take effect January 1, 2026.