A housing alternative right in your own backyard
Summary
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are small homes built on the same property as a main house, often in the backyard. These homes have become important in the western United States as wildfires have destroyed houses, creating a need for more affordable and available housing.Key Facts
- ADUs are separate, fully usable homes located on the same land as a main house.
- They are sometimes called carriage houses or "granny flats."
- Wildfires in the western U.S. have displaced many people from their homes.
- ADUs provide a housing option where traditional housing is limited or costly.
- There are practical and legal challenges in creating and using ADUs.
- ADUs can help address housing shortages by using existing property spaces.
- Local rules and laws affect how easy it is to build and use ADUs.
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