ADUs in the News
Read the latest news about Maine’s new flexible rules for ADUs: NEWS CENTER Maine: New state law encourages the construction of ADUs Bangor Daily News: New map shows where you can add in-law apartments in Maine MaineBiz: Campaign aims to build interest in backyard dwellings Maine Public Radio: State launches new campaign to educate Maine […]
Creating a Home and adding more space with an ADU
Host Tom Bell explores how Accessory Dwelling Units are helping Maine homeowners navigate the state’s housing affordability crisis. He talks with two local residents—Mark Baker of Portland and Keri Ouellette of South Portland—who have each built an ADU for different reasons. Mark Baker and his wife, Lynn, recently retired and wanted to move from Fresno, […]
Municipal ADU Guidebooks
Several cities and towns in Maine have their own guidebooks describing local rules and regulations around ADUs. We’ve compiled them below for your convenience: BiddefordCity ADU ordinance page outlining ADU allowances and standards.📎 Biddeford ADU info: https://www.biddefordmaine.org/3127/Accessory-Dwelling-Units-ADUsbiddefordmaine.org CumberlandLocal ADU regulations and rules (summarized by third-party ADU rule tracking).📎 Cumberland ADU rules summary: https://backyardadus.com/adu-regulations-me/cumberland-me Backyard ADUs LewistonOfficial municipal ADU […]