If communities are serious about creating more affordable housing, laws against accessory units should be changed.
"Do you wonder where young adults can find an affordable place to live around here? How about someplace for a nanny or your aging grandmother?
If you don't want to move out of your neighborhood, what will your options be when you're rattling around in a house that's too big, with stairs that are too challenging and costs that are too high?
One possible answer: an accessory apartment or backyard cottage added to your property. Unfortunately, these are illegal in most local jurisdictions...given demographic trends, accessory apartments and cottages could significantly increase the affordable-housing supply for America's aging population, as well as for others whose housing choices are limited."
FULL STORY: Housing Laws That Leave Granny Out in the Cold
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