Months After Legalization, Building ADUs Remains Costly
Accessory dwelling units were legalized statewide almost nine months ago. But don’t think you can just waltz into most Town Halls and pick up your building permit.
ADUs in Demand, But Not Without Challenges
by Sam Lattof | Feb 2, 2025
Housing advocates are hopeful a new state law could be the start of a meaningful, if small contribution to fixing the state’s housing shortage, but challenges loom.
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