Louisville will allow new accessory dwelling units — sometimes known as "granny flats" or "mother-in-law apartments" — with the City Council aiming to make sure the size of the housing units are more ...

The city of Arvin announced on Facebook it is providing pre-designed plans for homeowners interested in building an accessory dwelling unit. The plans, which ...

An ADU is a smaller additional living space on the same lot as a single-family, duplex, triplex, townhome, or other housing unit. ADUs are also known as granny flats, in-law suites and backyard ...

Prefabricated ADU kits offer a streamlined construction process, with companies like Studio Shed delivering pre-built units ready for assembly. The cost of ADUs varies widely, starting from around ...

Here’s what they say you should do first if you’re thinking about building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) specifically, whether prefab or otherwise. Homeowners considering building or purchasing an ...

The San Diego Planning Commission harshly criticized a controversial city incentive for backyard apartments Thursday and said reforms were needed to stop the incentive from damaging neighborhood ...

Updated: May 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM PDT The San Diego Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to recommend approval of the proposed changes to the ADU bonus program. The commission also ...

The former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has been formally charged with stealing. He is facing multiple criminal charges over his alleged involvement ...

This unique tiny home community includes a garage conversion ADU, a tiny house on wheels, and a lush landscape. With Kate & Brad expecting and selling their tiny house, Becca & Anthony operate an ...

A law passed last year will also let ADU owners sell them off, essentially subdividing their property even where local laws previously forbade it. The law was passed to provide a way for first ...

Iowa lawmakers passed a bill requiring cities and counties to allow at least one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on lots with single-family homes. ADUs, also known as "granny flats" or "in-law ...