Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, second homes on the same lot as a primary home. They can be separate or attached to the house. They were identified in Omaha’s Affordable Housing Action Plan as a way to battle the shortage of housing by increasing housing density. The Omaha Planning Board is considering code […]
The city’s “Yes to ADUs!” competition challenged local architects to design a detached ADU — sometimes called a guest cottage or in-law suite — that could easily be built in someone’s backyard. Brooklyn and Olivebridge-based DEMO Architecture was declared the winner over 25 other professional candidates, while Andrade Architecture was named runner-up and local resident […]
Explore More Those who believe New York City not only needs more housing but more types of housing to serve its many types of households should be cheered by the Adams administration’s support for “granny flats.” These small “accessory dwelling units” built in backyards, converted basements or converted garages can help homeowners pay their mortgages and […]
Explore More The City of New York is getting behind the tiny-house movement big time. In an effort to create more affordable housing, a few lucky borough homeowners will be granted hundreds of thousands of dollars to construct accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, on their properties. Last Tuesday, the New York City Department of Housing […]
NYC to pay 15 lucky homeowners up to $395K to build tiny home Breaking News
A local design competition to bring attention to how accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, can add to the city’s housing supply drew more than 200 submitted designs, with eight winning recognition in various categories. Increasing the number of ADUs — also known as casitas or granny flats — is one of several strategies identified in […]
Economy New York City will pay homeowners up to $395,000 to build an extra dwelling in their garage or basement to help ease the housing shortage Eliza Relman 2023-11-25T02:46:34Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. […]
An Ecological Living Module, a 22-square-meter “tiny house”, is displayed at the United Nations headquarters in New York, July 16, 2018.Xinhua News Agency New York City unveiled a pilot program to help homeowners build accessory dwelling units. The city will give 15 lucky homeowners up to $395,000 each to construct the extra unit. The New […]
An Ecological Living Module, a 22-square-meter “tiny house”, is displayed at the United Nations headquarters in New York, July 16, 2018.Xinhua News Agency New York City unveiled a pilot program to help homeowners build accessory dwelling units. The city will give 15 lucky homeowners up to $395,000 each to construct the extra unit. The New […]