Maine ADU Housing Summit & Expo set for May 15
Maine ADU Housing Summit & Expo set for May 15 As Maine continues to grapple with a housing shortage, a growing number of homeowners, municipalities and builders are exploring one newly accessible and practical solution: accessory dwelling units, commonly known as ADUs. In recent years, Maine lawmakers passed sweeping zoning reforms requiring towns and cities […]
New Maine program pays Midcoast homeowners up to $10,000 to build an ADU
New Maine program pays homeowners up to $10,000 to help Midcoast homeowners build an ADU By Julie Taylor for Realtor.com Homeowners in three Maine cities are being offered up to $10,000 to build an accessory dwelling unit, to expand housing in the state’s midcoast region. The ADU Boost Pilot Program aims to build more housing […]
Designing ADUs that are accessible for older people and people with disabilities
When designing an ADU, plan ahead and think about how you or a family member will be able navigate their home when they are older and have mobility issues. People have already thought a lot about this and have developed some great accessible designs. The single floor plans are a nice start for aging in […]