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LD 1829

An Act To Build Housing For Maine Families And Attract Workers To Maine Businesses By Amending The Laws Governing Municipal Land Use Decisions

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ryan Fecteau

LD 1829: An Act To Build Housing For Maine Families And Attract Workers To Maine Businesses By Amending The Laws Governing Municipal Land Use Decisions OverviewBill Number: LD 1829

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 1829

LD 1829: An Act To Build Housing For Maine Families And Attract Workers To Maine Businesses By Amending The Laws Governing Municipal Land Use Decisions

Overview

Bill Number: LD 1829
Title: An Act To Build Housing For Maine Families And Attract Workers To Maine Businesses By Amending The Laws Governing Municipal Land Use Decisions
Status: Signed by Governor
Introduced: April 30, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of LD 1829 is to address Maine's housing shortage and make it easier for businesses to attract workers by reforming municipal land use regulations. The bill aims to spur the construction of more affordable housing units across the state, particularly in areas with high job growth and economic activity.

Key Provisions

  • Requires municipalities to allow the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family residential properties by-right, without requiring special permits or variances
  • Prohibits municipalities from imposing minimum lot size requirements for ADUs that exceed 600 square feet
  • Mandates that municipalities zone a portion of their land for multi-family housing developments of 12 units or more
  • Establishes a state-level housing development grant program to provide funding for affordable and workforce housing projects
  • Directs the state's Department of Economic and Community Development to develop model land use ordinances that municipalities can adopt to encourage housing construction

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Homeowners will have more flexibility to add ADUs to their properties, increasing housing supply
  • Developers of multi-family housing projects will face fewer regulatory barriers in many municipalities
  • Municipalities will need to update their zoning and land use policies to comply with the new state requirements
  • Prospective homebuyers and renters, especially lower- and middle-income individuals, may benefit from an expanded housing stock and more affordable options

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

LD 1829 was signed into law by the Governor on June 15, 2025. The new housing development grant program and model land use ordinances are required to be implemented within 12 months. Municipalities have 18 months to update their zoning and permitting processes to align with the bill's provisions on ADUs and multi-family housing.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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