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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Renting Out Your ADU
After your final inspection and the Certificate of Occupancy is issued, your ADU is ready for move-in! This might be you, a friend, a family member, or a tenant. There are many benefits to sharing your property with a tenant, but renting also comes with many responsibilities – make sure you have a good sense […]
Maine ADUs radio show
Host Kristina Egan explores how Accessory Dwelling Units—or ADUs—can help address the region’s housing shortage while offering financial benefits to owners and occupants. Whether you’re curious about the cost, permitting process or return on investment, this episode offers practical insights from Nell Donaldson, Director of Special Projects for the City of Portland, Austin Gregory, Chief […]