Advocacy Bay Area ADU initiative could lay path for aging in place
California’s Alameda County is developing a housing initiative designed to help older homeowners on fixed incomes unlock the value of…
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ADU News California starter home laws reshape small home building
Both signal that the bills have produced mostly positive results. Still, even experienced developers say the pace of change is…
ADU News Calistoga to Waive ADU Utility Fees to Boost Housing
Calistoga will start picking up the tab on water and sewer connection fees for new backyard cottages, after the City…
ADU News Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Lower ADU Costs
SB 1117 Eliminates Arbitrary “Fee Cliff” on “Granny Flats;” Homeowners to Save Thousands “This is an important step toward lowering…
ADU News Rochester ADUs see slow start in effort to expand housing
Rochester, Minnesota authorized accessory dwelling units in 2023, but three years later the program has produced fewer than a dozen…
ADU News Denver affordable ADU program at risk of losing funding even as demand increases
DENVER — Small homes tucked behind existing houses — known as accessory dwelling units, or ADUs — are emerging as…
Are backyard homes the answer to Charlotte’s housing shortage and high costs?
When Asha Ellison went to tour her sixth Charlotte home in less than eight years, she couldn’t find the location.…
Massachusetts launches ADU incentive program for homeowners
ADUs, which can take the form of in-law suites, tiny homes, converted basements or detached structures, expand residential capacity on…
ADU News Backyard Housing Boom: L.A. Sees Record Level of ADU Construction After Easing Restrictions
If you’ve driven through Los Angeles recently, you may have noticed a glut of new-construction projects taking place on residential…