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Welcome! Come On In <br /> Accessory dwelling units are a needed housing option for people of all ages <br /> We know from surveys by AARP and others that a In fact, in the 2021 AARP Home and Community <br /> majority of Americans prefer to live in walkable Preferences Survey,adults age 18 or older who would <br /> neighborhoods that offer a mix of housing and consider creating an ADU said they'd do so in order to: <br /> transportation options and are close to jobs,schools, • provide a home for a loved one in need of care (86%) <br /> shopping,entertainment and parks. <br /> • provide housing for relatives or friends (86%) <br /> These preferences—coupled with the rapid aging • have a space for guests (82%) <br /> of the United States'population overall,the decrease <br /> in households with children and the national housing • create a place for a caregiver to stay (74%) <br /> shortage—will continue to boost the demand for • increase the value of their home (69%) <br /> smaller homes and affordable,quality rental housing. • feel safer by having someone living nearby (67%) <br /> As small houses or apartments that exist on the • earn extra income from renting to a tenant (63%) <br /> same property lot as a single-family residence, <br /> accessory dwelling units—or ADUs—play a Since ADUs make use of the existing infrastructure and <br /> major role in serving a national housing need. housing stock,they're also environmentally friendly and <br /> respectful of a neighborhood's pace and style.An <br /> This traditional home type is reemerging as an increasing number of towns,cities,counties and entire <br /> affordable and flexible housing option that meets the states have been adapting their zoning or housing laws to <br /> needs of older adults and young families alike. make it easier for homeowners to create ADUs. ■ <br /> ■ ■ ■ <br /> 111 � • I . � � I . <br /> DETACHED ATTACHED INTERIOR(UPPER LEVEL) <br /> ■ ■ ■ ■ <br /> . ■ . ■ U . U • <br /> INTERIOR(LOWER LEVEL) ABOVE GARAGE GARAGE CONVERSION <br /> A Accessory dwelling units(or ADUs)come in many shapes and styles. <br /> The ABCs of ADUs is a primer for elected officials, policymakers, local leaders, homeowners, <br /> consumers and others to learn what accessory dwelling units are and how and why they are built. <br /> The guide also suggests best practices for how towns, cities, counties and states can support the <br /> creation of ADUs as a way to expand and diversify housing options. <br /> The ABCs of ADUs I AARP 1 <br />