ADU and Small Home Regulations in Maine

The first step is knowing the rules

If you are interested in installing a granny flat (accessory dwelling unit), your first step is to review your local rules. Each town has differing rules relating to which zones ADUs can be installed in, maximum size, or rental restrictions.

Find your cities ADU Rules:

Can’t find your city? We’ll research it.

Below is the full list of cities and town we’ve evaluated in Maine.

Bold font indicates detached ADUs (backyard tiny homes) are allowed.

** indicates detached ADUs are allowed By Right in at least one zoning district (this is a good thing)