Recent ADU News

Is Infill Microhousing the Solution to High Homelessness Rates?

This article was originally published on Public Square: A CNU Journal. It is shared here with permission. All images were provided by the author. Hamilton County, Tennessee, has a population of about 380,000, including the city of Chattanooga. About 1,000 of those individuals are counted as homeless, a number that has been rising since the pandemic. It’s estimated that many simply need more affordable housing to make their way out of homelessness. The rest need

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ADUs as Condos: What Does it Mean for Homeownership? – Planetizen

A California law may soon make homeownership more attainable for some Americans. AB-1033 permits California property owners to build and sell Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as separate entities, much like condos, independent of the main house. This law offers homeowners more flexibility in developing their properties and creates much-needed housing in urban areas. San Jose recently became the first California city to allow the law to take effect, with Berkeley potentially following suit. In July

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OB Rag Holds “Worst ADU” Contest To Spotlight Predatory Construction in San Diego County – Times of San Diego

Luxury apartment building, 525 Olive in Bankers Hill. Courtesy Greystar The OB Rag is holding a contest and inviting submissions from the public to identify the “Worst ADU” in San Diego county.  Until Friday, Aug. 23, The OB Rag is looking for the worst accessory dwelling units (ADU) in the city. Winners will receive gift cards to a variety of local restaurants. The contest is an effort to raise public awareness about the real-world impacts

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San Jose ADU law brings back starter homes – San José Spotlight

With San Jose recently becoming the first California city to allow the sale of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as condos, affordable housing advocates say it increases the supply of living spaces for residents once priced out. The state long restricted the sale of ADUs, also known as granny flats and backyard homes, as separate residences until Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1033 last year — allowing cities to break away from the prohibition. With more

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