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The ADU Process:

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ADU Wizard

Author: Tom Bell

What do people in Greater Portland think about ADUs? Read the survey results.

We surveyed 697 residents in Greater Portland to learn what would motivate them to build an ADU and what the biggest barriers are. Read the survey results.

Read the Press Herald series on ADUs

A prefabricated ADU is lowered into place by a crane

Designing ADUs that are accessible for older people and people with disabilities

An illustration of accessible ADU design

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 […]

Maine ADU Guide

This is a project of the Greater Portland Council of Governments with funding from the Housing Opportunity Program of the Maine Department of Economic & Community Development

ADU Process

  • ADU Rules
  • Inspiration
  • Budgeting
  • Design
  • Permitting
  • Construction
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  • Budgeting
  • Design
  • Permitting
  • Construction

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