Since the passage of a landmark housing law in 2022, accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, have increasingly been suggested as a tool to help ease Maine’s sustained housing crisis.
The smaller, more affordable housing option appeals to empty nesters, singles or couples without kids and homeowners looking to earn rental income. Yet while other states have been in the ADU market for a long time, they are still relatively new here and there are both challenges and opportunities depending on where in Maine you live.
Have you built an ADU? Did you buy a home with an ADU included? Are you considering it? We want to hear from you about why and how the process has gone.
If you’re willing to speak with a reporter for a story about your experience building or renting or debating the merits of an ADU, please contact News Editor Eric Russell at [email protected].
The Maine Trust for Local News is also hosting an ADU Housing Expo on May 15 where people can learn more about this housing option from local experts. Registration information is detailed here.
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