Factory-Built Accessory Dwelling Units for Affordable Housing Options - HUD User (.gov)

Photo courtesy of Abodu and Joe Fletcher.

Recognizing the potential for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to help address housing needs, several jurisdictions at the state and local level have attempted to encourage their use by reducing regulatory barriers and offering various incentives.

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The City of San Jose is encouraging the adoption of accessory dwelling units through preapproved factory-built designs such as the one pictured above.

Although many of these jurisdictions have simply updated their regulations to comply with state law, some have taken additional measures to proactively encourage ADU development.3.

Experience to date indicates that factory-built ADUs would be a part of any expansion of ADU use.