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You can get free money worth $50,000 to build a tiny home but you must meet construction criteria… – The US Sun

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 […]

Backyard cottages and in-law suites on the rise in WaState – Missoula Current

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 […]

Interested in an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Washington State? Be Sure to Research the Regulations for Compliance – JD Supra

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 […]

City Council OKs ADU changes, adding on affordable housing efforts – Iowa City Press-Citizen

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 […]

In parts of Washington, backyard cottages and in-law suites are on the rise – Anacortes Now

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 […]

In parts of Washington, backyard cottages and in-law suites are on the rise – My Edmonds News

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 parts of Washington, backyard cottages and in-law suites are on the rise – MLT News

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 […]