On June 7, the South Portland City Council passed an emergency ordinance that places a moratorium on evictions for certain situations, and caps rent increases on certain housing units during the moratorium period to no greater than 10%. An ordinance extending the moratorium is now in effect through May 26, 2023.

 

Click here for a copy of the emergency ordinance as passed by the City Council on June 7, 2022.

 

Click here for a copy of the ordinance extending the moratorium as passed by the City Council on November 1, 2022 (effective November 21, 2022).


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Click here for information on the Rent Stabilization Ordinance that will succeed the Moratorium beginning May 27, 2023.