Homes in Anchorage’s Rogers Park neighborhood are seen on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (Loren Holmes / ADN) Last year, Anchorage loosened city rules for accessory dwelling units, often called in-law apartments, on residential properties. It’s not yet clear whether that legislation is spurring more development of the units as intended — and that’s likely due […]
by Bob Pinzler Homelessness may be one of the most powerful political issues facing local officials today. As with inflation, it is one of those “third rails” that, on the surface, seems like a simple problem to solve. Yet, as the eminently quotable H. L. Mencken said, “For every complex problem, there is an answer […]
After previous efforts failed to produce new housing, the new amendment is intended to remove barriers to constructing accessible dwelling units, providing more housing in densely populated areas of New Haven. Mia Cortés Castro 1:48 am, Feb 09, 2024 Staff Reporter Gabrielle Lord, Contributing Photographer When New Haven allowed the building of accessory dwelling units […]
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The proposal would affect about 1,500 properties. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Feb. 07, 2024, 5:19 p.m. Homeowners in the Hale neighborhood will be able to build accessory dwelling units (ADU) a little bit easier if Denver City Council approves a proposed rezoning for the area next month. The Land Use committee passed the legislative rezoning this […]
Loading… Loading… We’ve seen in the past year that government agencies have recognized the need to revise guidelines to consider additional income sources that are being utilized by borrowers to meet the higher cost of homes and higher interest rates in the form of accessory dwelling unit income. In October, FHA released mortgagee letter 23-17 […]
The Dana Point Planning Commission made a series of recommendations to the City Council during its special meeting on Monday night, May 15, to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). After several residents spoke about their experiences working with the city to obtain permits for ADUs on their properties, the commission made recommendations aimed to ensure […]
The construction and rental of Accessory Dwelling Units have attracted the attention of policymakers, locally and beyond, along with housing advocates and urban planners. Starting this month, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments will survey homeowners about ADUs to better understand how they are used, the ownership experience, and their role in the county’s housing market. The […]