Historic homeowners troubled by Bangor’s proposed changes to preservation rules

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 10, 2026

Bangor historic homeowners say the changes city officials are considering that would allow them more flexibility to update their properties don’t go far enough. The proposed rule changes are intended to reduce how arduous, restrictive and costly it can be to maintain a historic property in accordance with the city’s rules. But some local residents believe the proposed changes still make owning and maintaining a historic building unnecessarily expensive and burdensome — even as the city grapples with an affordable housing crisis.