Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are a valuable tool to help communities broaden housing choice in single-family neighborhoods.
This publication is one product of an ongoing collaboration between AARP and the American Planning Association (APA).
AARPs efforts on ADU policy support these goals.
APA is focused on promoting effective planning that creates communities of opportunity for all.
Housing and zoning reform is a critical area of concern.
The Guide
This guide is divided into five chapters.
Consequently, local political will is typically a precondition for any ADU reform.
Individual homeowners typically initiate and often manage the construction process for ADUs.
For many potential ADU owners, the prospect of navigating unfamiliar permitting processes can be intimidating.
- Overcoming Financial Barriers
ADUs are small and typically cheaper than single family homes.
However, they can cost more to develop on a per-square-foot basis.
AReferencessection at the end includes works cited in framing discussions throughout the guide.
Finally, the guide includes aGlossaryto clarify the intended meaning of a small number of specialized terms.
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