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Small backyard homes break new ground

A significant housing development trend is emerging across California and the broader United States as municipalities streamline zoning regulations and permitting processes to encourage the constructi

empower.com · May 08

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California Lawmakers Push Bills to Streamline ADU Building and Tenant Protection

The California State Assembly has passed AB 1154, a bill designed to streamline the construction of small Accessory Dwelling Units by creating uniform statewide regulations for units under 500 square

davisvanguard.org · Apr 29

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Santa Barbara Homeowner Installs Ready-Made ADU by Crane

A Santa Barbara family successfully installed a complete two-bedroom accessory dwelling unit in their backyard using an innovative crane delivery system that took just 15 minutes from truck to final p

independent.com · Apr 24

SB 9 & Lot Splits

State bows to federal law over extra residence on one lot in Cape Cod National Seashore

State bows to federal law over extra residence on one lot in Cape Cod National Seashore  Cape Cod Times

capecodtimes.com · Apr 23

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Beyond Accessory Dwelling Units: Strategies for More Affordable Housing

A new analysis from the New America Foundation examines housing strategies that extend beyond California's current accessory dwelling unit programs to address the state's ongoing affordability crisis.

newamerica.org · Apr 22

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Breakfast links: Falls Church approves by-right ADUs

Breakfast links: Falls Church approves by-right ADUs  Greater Greater Washington

ggwash.org · Apr 21

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The Missing Middle: Why Accessory Dwelling Units Face Implementation Barriers in Truckee

A new study examining accessory dwelling unit implementation in Truckee, California reveals significant barriers preventing homeowners from completing ADU projects despite state reforms designed to st

cayimby.org · Apr 18

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New accessory dwelling policy approved in unanimous Falls Church vote

The Falls Church City Council unanimously approved a new accessory dwelling unit policy that eliminates special-use permit requirements for ADU construction on most single-family residential parcels.

arlnow.com · Apr 17

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The Rise of Accessory Dwelling Units: What Homeowners Across the Country Should Know

Accessory dwelling units have emerged as a significant focus in addressing the nation's housing shortage, with communities nationwide grappling with policy decisions about whether and how to regulate

bhg.com · Apr 16