Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are gaining popularity as backyard additions for various purposes, including housing family members, creating office spaces, or generating rental income. Prefabricated ...

DAVIS -- The City of Davis is making it easier than ever before for people to build ADUs, or accessory dwelling units. The units are smaller homes built on existing properties and they are only ...

Accessory dwelling units (ADU’s) are small, secondary dwelling units located on the same lot as a larger, principal dwelling unit. They can be a detached structure in the backyard, an over-the-garage ...

SALEM — It remains to be seen whether the third time’s the charm. Thrice attempted in three years, Mayor Kim Driscoll has filed an ordinance with the City Council to broaden rules governing “accessory ...

SEASIDE – The city of Seaside now has pre-approved accessory dwelling unit plans available on its website, along with guidance and a list of fee waivers to make it easier for property owners to build ...

As housing needs continue to evolve, many homeowners are asking a simple but important question: what is an ADU home? ADU stands for Accessory Dwelling Unit, and it refers to a secondary, ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. GOLETA, CA, November 12, 2024 – The City of Goleta wants to remind design professionals in our community that time is running ...

A private planning firm in California is launching a new tool to help local governments there prepare for a pending law designed to spur more construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The ...

Butte County releases free ADU and small home plans Local News / May 13, 2025 / 10:44 PM PDT Years after devastating wildfires tore through Butte County, many families are still struggling to rebuild.

The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office announced earlier this month that it is seeking design proposals for detached accessory dwelling units (ADU) to be used in a model plan library. The city ...