Maine is embracing new California-style laws aimed at reducing restrictions on new housing. It could soon run into some of the same problems encountered by the Golden State's reforms.
Last week, the Maine House of Representatives passed L.D. 2003. The legislation legalizes "missing middle" housing options such as accessory dwelling units and duplexes, gives state officials the power to set housing production goals, and requires local laws to "affirmatively further" those goals.
