Maine is now providing a one-time $300 relief payment per adult to help with rising costs.
If you already filed a 2025 Maine state tax return, you will automatically receive this payment as a mailed paper check (and don’t need to do anything) if your federal adjusted gross income is:
- Under $50,000 (individual filer)
- Under $75,000 (head of household)
- Under $100,000 (married filing jointly)
There is no minimum earnings requirement. So even if you don’t usually file taxes, you can still get this money, you just need to file a state tax return using your SSN or ITIN. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2026.
You can see the status of your payment or check if you're eligible on Maine Revenue Service's website.
The following CA$H Maine coalitions have the capacity to provide assistance during the off-season. Call the coalition closest to where you live or go to cashmaine.org.
- Aroostook County CA$H: (207) 764-3721
- CA$H Greater Portland: (207) 347-2335
- Central Maine CA$H: (207) 859-1632
- Community CA$H Coalition of Western Maine: (207) 739-6530
- Midcoast Maine CA$H: (207) 295-6340
- York County CA$H: (207) 459-2899
For more information, see Maine Revenue Services’ FAQ or contact them at (207) 624-9924 or Affordability.MRS@maine.gov.
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