Families Build Backyard ADUs for 3 Generations as States Expand Housing Rules
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 5
Families Build Backyard ADUs for 3 Generations as States Expand Housing Rules
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 5
Summary
Backyard accessory dwelling units are increasingly being built for grandparents, parents and grandchildren to live on the same property, not just as rental units.
State policy changes legalizing more ADU construction are driving that shift, giving families a way to create multigenerational housing amid a broader housing crunch.
The trend is turning single-family lots into small family compounds, with multiple generations living as neighbors while remaining on one property.