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Some Wisconsin communities hope granny flats can alleviate the housing shortage

Wisconsin communities are increasingly embracing accessory dwelling units as a solution to housing shortages, a trend that mirrors California's ongoing efforts to expand housing options through simila

wpr.org · Sep 19

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Harrell Proposal Would Relax Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules, Implement State Law

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has introduced legislation that would relax accessory dwelling unit regulations, allowing for larger ADUs and streamlining approval processes to make these secondary housin

theurbanist.org · Sep 18

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What is the new California ADU Law?

California's accessory dwelling unit regulations continue to evolve as the state addresses its ongoing housing crisis through legislative reforms. The latest developments in ADU law represent part of

nixonpeabody.com · Sep 09

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The Accessory Success Story: How San Diego Builds Multi

California's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) program has evolved significantly since 2016, when state legislation broadly legalized these secondary housing units on residential properties. The law initi

cayimby.org · Aug 30

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California Legislature Passes Bill to Increase Multifamily ADUs

The California State Legislature has approved SB 1211, expanding opportunities for property owners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on multifamily properties. The bill increases the current li

cayimby.org · Aug 29

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Governor Newsom Signs Law to Accelerate Accessory Dwelling Units

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 79 and additional housing legislation aimed at accelerating the development of accessory dwelling units and other housing types across California. The new laws

cayimby.org · Aug 27

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California’s decade-long effort to legalize ADUs offers lessons for other US states and regions

California's comprehensive approach to legalizing accessory dwelling units over the past decade has emerged as a potential blueprint for other states grappling with housing shortages, according to new

brookings.edu · Aug 21

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

San Jose has become the first California city to allow accessory dwelling units to be sold as condominiums, implementing a new policy that housing advocates say could significantly expand homeownershi

sanjosespotlight.com · Aug 15

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Community Planning Collaborative’s new ADU portal launches in California - The Architect’s Newspaper

Community Planning Collaborative has launched a new ADU portal in California, providing streamlined resources for property owners looking to develop accessory dwelling units on their existing lots. Th

archpaper.com · Aug 08