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California HOA triumphs over ADU law

A San Diego County judge ruled against a Carlsbad condo owner who attempted to convert his garage into an accessory dwelling unit over his homeowners association's objections, marking a significant vi

CalMatters Housing · Apr 06

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A new NYC house that can be yours for $100K: Designs and costs released for backyard, above-garage homes

A new NYC house that can be yours for $100K: Designs and costs released for backyard, above-garage homes  SILive.com

silive.com · Mar 20

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Mayor Mamdani Unveils New Tools and Financing to Help Homeowners Add Ancillary Dwelling Units

New York City Mayor Mamdani has announced the reopening of the Plus One ADU program, which provides homeowners with up to $395,000 in financial support and technical assistance to build accessory dwel

nyc.gov · Mar 18

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Southold to hold hearings on BESS moratorium extension, ADU code changes

Southold to hold hearings on BESS moratorium extension, ADU code changes  The Suffolk Times

suffolktimes.timesreview.com · Mar 18

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Mamdani Reopens Financing for ‘Granny Flats’ in NYC After Two-Year Pause

New York City has relaunched its Plus One ADU program after a two-year suspension, offering homeowners up to $395,000 in loans and technical support to build accessory dwelling units on their properti

thecity.nyc · Mar 18

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Boise offers free pre-approved ADU plans to help expand housing options

The city of Boise has launched an initiative to provide free pre-approved ADU plans to residents, marking another significant step in addressing housing shortages through accessory dwelling unit expan

ktvb.com · Mar 17

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors approves $3.8M in funding for Eaton Fire survivors to build ADUs

ktla.com · Mar 03

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Column | Your backyard could be a home. Here’s how to build one.

The Washington Post has published guidance on constructing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in residential backyards, highlighting a growing trend that holds particular significance for California prop

washingtonpost.com · Feb 24

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A 26-year-old built a $260,000 ADU on her family's property. Now, she lives in the 748-square-foot space with her sister.

A 26-year-old California teacher has demonstrated the growing appeal of accessory dwelling units as an alternative to traditional homeownership, constructing a $260,000 ADU on her family's property ne

businessinsider.com · Feb 21