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ME LD1829

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Fecteau

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Municipalities must allow at least 3 dwelling units per residential lot statewide, and 4 units per lot in designated growth areas or areas with public water and sewer systems
  • Minimum lot sizes in growth areas with public utilities cannot exceed 5,000 square feet, with density limits of 1,250 square feet per unit for the first 4 units
  • Accessory dwelling units are now permitted on multi-unit structures (not just single-family homes), without owner-occupancy requirements, and fire sprinklers are not required for ADUs in buildings of 2 or fewer units
  • Affordable housing developments may exceed municipal height restrictions by at least one story or 14 feet, and subdivision review thresholds increase from 3 to 5 dwelling units
  • Municipal reviewing authorities and zoning appeals boards must complete land use planning training within 180 days of appointment, with most provisions taking effect July 1, 2026 or July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

An Act to Build Housing for Maine Families and Attract Workers to Maine Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Housing Density

Regulation

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing4/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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