Assisted Housing

The Assisted Housing Program is a regulatory program authorized by 22 MRS Chapters 1663 and 1664 as well as 22-A MRS §205(2). The program licenses Assisted Living, Residential Care Facilities, and Adult Day programs.

How to Apply

To apply to have a Residential Care facility licensed or renewed, complete the appropriate application, and submit with the required documentation and fees as detailed in the application form. These application forms are "fillable." Please save the form to your computer and complete it by typing the required information into the fields provided. You can then print your completed form, sign, and submit via mail.

To apply to have an Adult Day Program or Assisted Living facility licensed or renewed, select the link below to be directed to the online application. Complete the appropriate application and submit with the required documentation and fees as detailed in the application form. If this is a renewal have the appropriate license number and provided access code available.

Assisted Living Programs

NEW 10-144 CMR Ch 113 Part A Assisted Living Facilities (PDF) (Effective September 18, 2025)

An Assisted Living program is a facility that offers services to residents in private apartments.

Residential Care Facilities

NEW 10-144 CMR Ch 113 Part B Residential Care Facilities (PDF) (Effective September 18, 2025)

A Residential Care Facility is a facility that offers services to residents in private or semi-private, bedrooms. 

    Resources:

    Adult Day Programs

    An Adult Day Program offers therapeutic activities and supervision of adults in group settings. Adult Day Rules (Word)

    Water Testing Requirements Due with Applications 

    All facilities or agencies  / locations or sites with private wells are required to complete the Basic Safety Test (TSA) of their well water prior to filing an initial or renewal application. A copy of the test results should be submitted to DLC with their applications.

    Water test kits can be ordered from the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory at the following web site: https://apps1.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/WebShop/public/index?store_id=10/

    Waivers

    Facilities can apply for a waiver of specific regulations that are not mandated by state or federal law and do not violate resident rights by submitting a waiver request application. Request for Waiver Application (PDF)

    Changes to an Existing Facility License

    Changes to a facility license such as a change of administrator or a change in the capacity of the facility require an application and approval by the Division of Licensing & Certification.

    Guidance 

    Quarterly Data Reporting Requirement

    Starting October 1, 2025, Assisted Housing facilities must begin recording the following: daily staffing numbers for each shift, use of temporary staff, staff turnover rates, and daily resident census.  The first submission, covering October, November, and December 2025, will be due in January 2026.  

    A draft version of the survey is available here.