For years, Los Angeles has been building up its accessory dwelling unit (or ADU) housing stock, and now these small homes are proving to be more than just a solution to the housing crisis. ADUs are ...

Experts say affordable housing must come in many forms. But early signs show backyard homes—a win for landowners and renters alike—could be a crucial one. While the scenario may present a ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new state law designed to streamline the process of developing accessory dwelling units — also known as “granny flats” or “in-law apartments” — is being hailed by advocates as a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ward 10 Providence City Councilor Pedro Espinal is shown in May 2024 checking out a converted garage that is now an Americans with ...

The city of Carlsbad has updated its codes governing size, location and parking for accessory dwelling units to better align ...

In the minds of most Californians, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) bring to mind words like “small,” “subtle” and “cute.” None of which describe the side-by-side ADU duplexes on E Street. Perched at ...

Lincoln city officials discussed new, proposed changes for rules around Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), to expand more ...

Accessory dwelling units may seem small, tucked in backyards or basements, but Massachusetts officials hope they can be a big part of the state’s solution to the housing shortage. While housing ...

A housing advocacy group is contesting Novato’s attempt to update its accessory dwelling unit ordinance. The city Planning Commission was set to consider modifications to the ordinance at its meeting ...