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 ...

Four years after the Marshall Fire destroyed Superior’s most affordable neighborhoods, the town is turning to accessory ...

A cedar boardwalk connects an Atwater Village bungalow to the ADU in the backyard. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times) For years, Los Angeles has been building up its accessory dwelling unit (or ...

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 ...

As housing prices continue rising in Oklahoma City, many homeowners prepare to be part of the solution. The new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance is now in effect allowing property owners to ...

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 ...

The new ADU law is poised to enhance housing affordability in multiple ways. For first-time homebuyers, rental income from an ADU could help them qualify for a mortgage or offset monthly payments.

On Thursday, the City of Montrose announced the introduction of its Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program, which ...

This week, Ferndale City Council unanimously voted to suspend its accessory dwelling unit ordinance after receiving a letter ...