Jon Healey

California is in the midst of a building boom for accessory dwelling units, which accounted for almost one-fifth of the housing units permitted and built in 2022.The number of unpermitted ADUs already in existence is jaw-dropping too. Studies done between 2010 and 2020 found that 11% to 66% of the single-family homes in selected parts

A common pitch for accessory dwelling units is that building one will add a lot of value to your property.How much, though, is a bit of a mystery. And that can pose a problem for homeowners looking to build one.An ADU isn’t just extra square footage — it’s a complete home, with its own kitchen,

Hoping to increase the housing supply and help families build wealth, the Federal Housing Administration on Thursday proposed several changes to its guidelines that could make it easier to buy a house with an accessory dwelling unit or to build an ADU.The agency’s proposal would allow lenders to offer renovation loans to build ADUs and