ADU incentives discussed but permitting differences stalled program between towns

Members described a Wilmington program that had $50,000 earmarked for ADU incentives and said the grant structure divided payments into an initial $5,000 for permitting/design and a $5,000 payment when construction began, with a five-year long-term rental requirement. ‘‘It was $50,000, and the grama amount would be $10,000. 5,000 would be immediately available for permitting and design, and then the other 5,000 would be paid when construction begins,’’ Gretchen said while reviewing the program’s intent and conditions.