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Accessory dwelling units approved under Wilbraham’s bylaw

The Wilbraham Planning Board in Massachusetts has approved the first two accessory dwelling units under a new local bylaw adopted in May, marking another milestone in nationwide ADU expansion that con

thereminder.com · Oct 01

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Over 550 Massachusetts ADUs approved in first half of 2025

bostonagentmagazine.com · Sep 29

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WMass communities slow to adopt ‘in-law’ units. But other Bay State municipalities show high interest

masslive.com · Sep 29

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A couple built a $500,000 ADU in their parents' backyard to afford living in California. It has its pros and cons.

A California couple has successfully navigated the state's housing affordability crisis by constructing a $500,000 accessory dwelling unit in Ali Benjamin's parents' backyard in San Ramon. The 1,200-s

businessinsider.com · Sep 26

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ADU applications surge statewide under Governor Healey's Affordable Homes Act

mass.gov · Sep 26

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Southern California woman scammed out of thousands after hiring contractor for accessory dwelling unit - ABC7 Los Angeles

A Southern California woman lost $18,500 to a fraudulent contractor she hired to build an accessory dwelling unit on her property, forcing her to delay retirement plans. Lily Delgado had intended to c

abc7.com · Sep 26

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Design library could give Bend ADUs another boost - bendbulletin.com

Design library could give Bend ADUs another boost  bendbulletin.com

bendbulletin.com · Sep 19

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Portsmouth board approves accessory dwelling unit as part of candy cottage project

Portsmouth's Zoning Board of Adjustment approved variances this week allowing an accessory dwelling unit to be built as part of a larger redevelopment project at 20 Pray Street. The ADU will be locate

seacoastonline.com · Sep 19

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Rise of the ‘granny flat:’ New rules bring ADU boom to Sacramento area - Abridged �

Accessory Dwelling Unit construction has surged dramatically in the Sacramento area following recent changes to California laws and local regulations designed to address the state's housing shortage.

abridged.org · Sep 18