Maine Reserve Study Requirements (2026)

Maine at a glance

Who must have a reserve study

We found no reserve study requirement in the Maine Condominium Act (33 M.R.S. 1601-101 and following) or in the older Unit Ownership Act (33 M.R.S. chapter 10). (see sources)

Site inspection

We found no statewide rule on this in the statutes listed under Sources.

Structural inspections

We found no statewide rule on this in the statutes listed under Sources.

Reserve funding

No statute we read requires a set level of reserves. The association may adopt budgets for reserves (33 M.R.S. 1603-102). (see sources)

Disclosure

The public offering statement budget must state the amount, or that there is no amount, included as a reserve for repairs and replacement (33 M.R.S. 1604-103). The resale certificate must state the amount of any reserves for capital expenditures and any portions designated for specific projects (33 M.R.S. 1604-108). (see sources)

Who may prepare the study

We found no statewide rule on this in the statutes listed under Sources.

What this means for boards

• With no statewide mandate confirmed here, check your governing documents and any lender requirements. They can require a study even where the statute does not.
• A current reserve study is still the usual way to show the board planned for major repairs with care.
• Keep the study, the board's funding decision and the reasons for it on record.
• Ask your association's attorney how the rules apply to your community.

What this means for reserve preparers

• Confirm which statute governs the association before you scope the work: condominium, planned community and cooperative acts often differ.
• Match the study level and site visit to what the statute requires.
• Cite the statute in the report so the board can see what the study satisfies.

How ReservePath handles Maine

ReservePath supports full studies, updates with a site visit and updates without one, 30-year funding projections, and study renewal reminders based on the cycle you set for each study. It includes in-app compliance guidance for each state as a starting point. The preparer and the association's attorney remain responsible for confirming what the law requires.

Frequently asked questions

Does Maine require a reserve study?

We found no reserve study requirement in the Maine Condominium Act (33 M.R.S. 1601-101 and following) or in the older Unit Ownership Act (33 M.R.S. chapter 10).

Does Maine require reserves to be funded?

No statute we read requires a set level of reserves. The association may adopt budgets for reserves (33 M.R.S. 1603-102).

What reserve information must be disclosed in Maine?

The public offering statement budget must state the amount, or that there is no amount, included as a reserve for repairs and replacement (33 M.R.S. 1604-103). The resale certificate must state the amount of any reserves for capital expenditures and any portions designated for specific projects (33 M.R.S. 1604-108).

Sources

• 33 M.R.S. 1603-102
• 33 M.R.S. 1604-103
• 33 M.R.S. 1604-108
• 33 M.R.S. chapter 31 (Maine Condominium Act), section list
• 33 M.R.S. chapter 10 (Unit Ownership Act), section list