Farmington, Maine voters to decide on a lot rent stabilization ordinance Nov. 3
Farmington, Maine voters decide on Nov. 3 whether to adopt a citizen-initiated ordinance regulating lot rent increases at mobile home parks.
Key facts
- Vote date: Nov. 3, 2026, in Farmington, Maine
- The Select Board voted Sept. 22 to put the measure on the ballot amid arguments over its legality and how the petition was circulated
- The proposal sets a 3% formula for certain lot rent increases, creates a five-member rent stabilization board and sets a process for owners seeking larger increases
- The Manufactured Housing Association of Maine argues the ordinance conflicts with state law
- A special town meeting is set for Nov. 10 whether or not the ordinance passes
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Source: Farmington mobile home lot rent measure heads to voters — Sun Journal, September 28, 2026. Summary and commentary by RISE Community; read the full story at the source.
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