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ADUs could be key to easing Maine’s housing crisis. Will they be embraced?
Several years ago, as a stubborn housing crisis took root in Maine, policymakers identified accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, as a possible partial solution. We talked to lawmakers, developers, housing experts and consumers about how ADUs have joined the conversation, where the market is and where it might be going.
Want to build an ADU? Here’s what you should consider.
Costs, timeline and requirements vary project to project.
Everything you need to know about paying for an ADU
There are a variety of financing options when considering whether to build.
The state wants ADUs. Cities and towns are seeing mixed results.
Maine’s many municipalities are taking different approaches to accessory dwelling units.
ADU construction in Maine hasn’t matched interest, despite best efforts
The state has aggressively loosened zoning restrictions to encourage accessory dwelling units, but cost and a lack of awareness are slowing the uptake.
Who is building ADUs in Maine? Here’s a closer look at 3 examples
For retirees looking to downsize, adult children who can’t afford other options and homeowners who want to earn rental income, accessory dwelling units fill varied needs.
How a landmark 2022 law set the stage for increased interest in ADUs in Maine
As the state has confronted a sustained housing crisis, accessory dwelling units have emerged as part of the solution.
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- The ABCs of ADUs: definitions of common planning and zoning terms
- What to know before renting out an accessory dwelling unit in Maine
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