Deschutes County passed a new rule on Nov. 1 allowing rural accessory dwelling units in certain unincorporated areas of Deschutes County. Owners of eligible properties can begin applying for rural ADU permits on Dec. 1. The goal in passing the ADU rules was to provide additional housing stock in the county, according to Kyle Collins, […]
VERMONT is offering grants of up to $50,000 for property owners who build a tiny home on their property. Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, can turn single-family homes into housing for multiple families. 2 Vermont’s landscape could soon be dotted with tiny homes thanks to a new grantCredit: Getty 2 The grant will offer funds […]
Laurel Demkovich (Washington State Standard) After Laura Craig’s father unexpectedly died in 2020, she and her family began looking at new housing options for her mother. Craig, who lives in Snohomish County, wanted to build an apartment above her family’s garage, but the county at the time did not allow for “accessory dwelling units” of […]
In recent years, the interest in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) has grown exponentially in response to housing shortages and affordability issues. The regulatory landscape for ADUs is dynamic and can be affected by changes at local, state, and/or federal levels. It is crucial for property owners and builders to be informed about the latest requirements […]
The Iowa City City Council passed the first consideration to remove several restrictions for Accessory Dwelling Units after a lengthy discussion Monday night. A packed Emma J. Harvat Hall gathered for the council’s decision on two affordable housing-based amendments to the long-time city code. Many immigrant speakers shared stories of residential struggles in Iowa City […]
Kingston, located about 90 minutes from New York City, has had its ups and downs. Long the site of ancient Lenape Trade route, it came to be a chartered town in the 17th century, and was set to the torch in the Revolutionary War. By the turn of the 19th century, Rondout Creek and its […]
The growing popularity of “accessory dwelling units” in places that loosened rules for the homes offers clues for what could happen as a statewide ADU law takes effect. By Laurel Demkovich An accessory dwelling unit built above Charles LaBrie’s garage in Spokane. (Courtesy of Charles LaBrie) After Laura Craig’s father unexpectedly died in 2020, she […]
An accessory dwelling unit built above Charles LaBrie’s garage in Spokane. (Courtesy of Charles LaBrie via the Washington State Standard) After Laura Craig’s father unexpectedly died in 2020, she and her family began looking at new housing options for her mother. Craig, who lives in Snohomish County, wanted to build an apartment above her family’s […]
In August, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens signed an executive order authorizing $4 million to build a community for unhoused Atlantans with 40 ADUs created out of shipping containers in a parking lot at 184 Forsyth St. ExploreHow to live large in a small home Credit: Jeff Herr Credit: Jeff Herr “ADUs are a great solution […]
An accessory dwelling unit built above Charles LaBrie’s garage in Spokane. (Courtesy of Charles LaBrie via the Washington State Standard) After Laura Craig’s father unexpectedly died in 2020, she and her family began looking at new housing options for her mother. Craig, who lives in Snohomish County, wanted to build an apartment above her family’s […]