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Housing advocates still waiting for state-ordered stair report

California's Office of the State Fire Marshal has missed its January 1 deadline to deliver a critical report on single-staircase apartment buildings, leaving housing advocates and developers waiting f

CalMatters Housing · Feb 10

SB 9 & Lot Splits

Three New California Housing Laws Could Reshape Neighborhoods

Three new California housing laws are set to significantly reshape residential neighborhoods across the state as they take fuller effect in 2026. Senate Bills 9, 543, and 1211 collectively expand hous

localnewspasadena.com · Feb 10

ADU News

Lowell tops state’s list of approved ADUs

Massachusetts city Lowell has emerged as a leader in accessory dwelling unit approvals following the state's February 2025 Affordable Homes Act, which legalized ADUs by-right across the commonwealth.

lowellsun.com · Feb 09

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Florida lawmakers might make it easier to build ‘granny flats’: How and why?

miamiherald.com · Feb 07

ADU News

Carlsbad updates ADU rules on size, parking and unit limits

thecoastnews.com · Feb 04

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Town Meeting 2026 - Andover, MA (.gov)

Town Meeting 2026  Andover, MA (.gov)

andoverma.gov · Jan 21

ADU News

Would you buy a backyard cottage? Berkeley legalizes sales of ADUs

Would you buy a backyard cottage? Berkeley legalizes sales of ADUs  Berkeleyside

berkeleyside.org · Jan 21

SB 9 & Lot Splits

Arcadia, CA - Arcadia City (.gov)

The City of Arcadia has implemented Senate Bill 9 provisions that allow property owners to split single-family residential lots, marking a significant shift in California's approach to addressing the

arcadiaca.gov · Jan 19

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These states will pay you to build a tiny home in your backyard

Several states are now offering financial incentives to encourage homeowners to construct tiny homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in their backyards, with Vermont and New York leading the charg

businessinsider.com · Jan 11