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Bend man halts building ADU after city charges nearly $60,000 in SDCs, fees; city says it’s too big to be an ADU – KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend homeowner, city’s chief operations officer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man is speaking up about his experience over the last couple of years in dealing with the city of Bend after he says they tried to charge him $33,000 in system development charges (or SDCs) and require other […]

Colorado could spend $18 million — and use a controversial legal power — to get ADUs built – Colorado Public Radio

“People should be able to have an aging parent live with them, or a disabled child, or should be able to monetize some extra space in order to maybe stay in their home,” said Rep. Judy Amabile, a Boulder Democrat who is cosponsoring the measure. The idea already faces resistance from some municipal leaders, who […]

Students design granny flat ADUs as bill legalizing them sees new life – The Providence Journal

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Bloomington man enlarges house, adds ADU to Fairview Street property – The Herald-Times

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State Legislators Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Save Coloradans Money on Housing – Colorado House Democrats

Legislation would increase housing options Coloradans can afford to help meet demand DENVER, CO – State legislators today unveiled bipartisan legislation to create more housing options Coloradans can afford by allowing homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). “We need an all-hands approach to tackle Colorado’s housing crisis, and that includes allowing homeowners to have Accessory […]

Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to increase number of accessory dwelling units – Denver 7 Colorado News

DENVER — A bipartisan group of state lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday to make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as “granny flats,” on their property. The bill, House Bill 24-1152, is part of a broader strategy to increase affordable housing options in Colorado. “What we’re doing down here […]