Accessory Dwelling Units
Survey Results: Accessory Dwelling Units
Survey Info - This survey was sent on behalf of Greater Portland Council of Governments to the FlashVote community for Greater Portland Region, ME.
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697
Total Participants
687 of 2184 initially invited (31%)
10 others
Margin of error: ± 4%
Applied Filter:
All Responses
Started:
May 12, 2026 11:06am EDT
Ended:
May 14, 2026 11:00am EDT
Target Participants:
All Greater Portland
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller, independent home (such as an in-law apartment, backyard cottage, or garage apartment) located on the same lot as a primary home.
Since 2023, Maine law requires municipalities to allow at least one ADU on most lots with a single-family home, subject to local rules and site constraints.
Prior to reading this, which best describes what you knew about this ADU law in Maine?
If you were to consider adding an ADU on your property, what do you think would be the biggest obstacles, if any? (You choose up to THREE, if any)
What, if any, would be the main reasons for you to build an ADU in the future? (You can choose up to THREE, if any)