Thurston County Moves to Loosen Rules on Accessory Dwelling Units in Rural Areas
Thurston County is proposing to improve regulations governing accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in rural parts of the county.Sometimes called…
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‘Granny Flats’: One Solution to Fullerton’s Housing Shortage?
When Cliff Ashcroft’s parents set out to house his aging grandfather on their property 25 years ago, they had no…
Accessory dwelling unit plans free to public in Chico
CHICO — Anyone interested in building accessory dwelling units in Chico can now access plans for how to build them…
Bay Area backyard cottages boom as elderly parents and college students flee coronavirus
Bay Area companies that specialize in backyard cottages are seeing a surge in interest from homeowners who suddenly need to…
Fairfax County Officials Pushing for More Affordable Housing in Tysons
Fairfax County officials are looking to create more affordable housing and workforce dwelling units (WDUs) as the coronavirus pandemic increases…
Alchemy Architects Launches the lightHouse ADU
Photos by Plant PrefabAcross the U.S. and Canada, cities are increasingly allowing homeowners to construct ADUs, or accessory dwelling units,…
City survey: Is Lake Highlands ready for granny flats? – Lake Highlands
Winnetka Heights home with garage apartment The City of Dallas wants your input on allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in…
Carlsbad considers sites for affordable housing
CARLSBAD — The City of Carlsbad has begun winnowing sites that might support lower-income affordable housing development, with an eye…
On the market: Homes with a second, rental living space for relatives or tenants
The desire for an in-law flat to house more relatives was made clear during the coronavirus pandemic. Many young adults…