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New 2025 ADU and JADU Combination Rules in Los Angeles
If you’re a homeowner in Los Angeles looking to add extra living space to your property—whether for family, rental incom...
Argi Avetisyan
San Diego City Council Approves Sweeping Reforms to Accessory Dwelling Unit Program
In a pivotal move to address the city’s housing crisis while responding to community concerns, the San Diego City Counc...
Argi Avetisyan
Santa Maria Resource Fair Empowers Rental Owners and ADU Developers Amid California’s Housing Push
As California grapples with a persistent housing shortage, the City of Santa Maria is stepping up to support local prope...
Argi Avetisyan
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ADU bathroom flooring - tile or LVP/laminate?
Argi Avetisyan
Gainesville’s ADU Plans Initiative: A Game-Changer for Affordable Housing in Florida
On April 28, 2025, the City of Gainesville, Florida, launched an innovative initiative to provide free accessory dwellin...
Argi Avetisyan
Snohomish County Embraces ADU Expansion: A Step Toward Housing Affordability
On March 19, 2025, the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Ordinance 25-014, a landmark decision to revise acces...
Argi Avetisyan
City of Goleta, CA Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Fact Sheet and Guide
This comprehensive fact sheet and guide provide detailed information on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Acces...
Argi Avetisyan
Ithaca’s New ADU Ordinance: Unlocking Affordable Housing Opportunities
This new regulation simplifies the process for homeowners to construct Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as se...
Argi Avetisyan
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Beyond the Backyard: How Vermont Legalized Attached ADUs in Historic Homes
In 2020, Vermont passed a quiet but transformative law that made it dramatically easier to create Accessory Dwelling Uni...
Nick Chekhov
Backyard Housing in the Tar Heel State: What North Carolina’s HB 627 Could Mean for ADUs and Housing Access
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, have steadily gained attention across the country as cities and states search for way...
Nick Chekhov
New Oklahoma City ADU Ordinance: A Game-Changer for Homeowners
A recent regulation in Oklahoma City has streamlined the process for homeowners to construct Accessory Dwelling Units (A...
Argi Avetisyan
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Backyard Living, Coastal Style: How San Luis Obispo Is Building the Future with ADUs
San Luis Obispo is often celebrated for its balance of small-town charm and progressive planning. Tucked between rolling...
Nick Chekhov
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Backyard Builds in Wine Country: How Temecula and Murrieta Are Quietly Embracing ADUs
Tucked into the rolling hills and vineyards of Southwest Riverside County, Temecula and Murrieta might not be the first ...
Nick Chekhov
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Legalizing ADUs in San Antonio: Why One of Texas’s Oldest Cities Is Rethinking Zoning
In recent years, major Texas cities like Austin and Dallas have embraced zoning reform and gentle density to address hou...
Nick Chekhov
Desert Density: How Phoenix Legalized ADUs—and What Comes Next
In September 2023, the Phoenix City Council made a landmark decision: it voted 6–3 to allow accessory dwelling units (AD...
Nick Chekhov
ADUs in Austin: A Test Case for Equity in Infill Development
As Austin continues to experience rapid growth and rising housing costs, city officials, advocates, and developers have ...
Nick Chekhov
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Build, Rent, Sell: How Condo-Conversions of ADUs Could Change the Housing Game
In the last five years, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have transitioned from niche backyard curiosities to a central f...
Nick Chekhov
Midwest Makeover: Minnesota’s Quiet ADU Movement in Twin Cities Suburbs
In the heart of the Midwest, Minnesota is quietly revolutionizing its housing policies. Among the state’s most significa...
Nick Chekhov
California's AB 2533: A New Pathway to Legalize Unpermitted ADUs
AB 2533: Legalizing California’s Unpermitted ADUs and Tackling the Housing Crisis California’s ongoing housing crisis ha...
Nick Chekhov
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Kent, Washington Modernizes Its ADU Regulations: What Homeowners Need to Know
In an effort to expand housing access and empower homeowners, the City of Kent, Washington has passed Ordinance No. 4464...
Nick Chekhov
HOME SWEET HOME I built a tiny home for $35,000 – people can’t believe it’s under 300 sq ft, but there’s one thing I don’t like about it
How This 26-Year-Old Built a 'Luxury Tiny Home' for $35,000 in Her Backyard and Pays $0 for Living Expenses
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The Ultimate Garage Conversion ADU Guide: A Step-by-Step Process for Homeowners
Garage conversions into Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are a strategic way for homeowners to maximize their property's ...
Argi Avetisyan
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