California legislature just passed the bill SB 1117, which restructures how fees are paid for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The current law exempts ADUs under 750 square feet from local impact fees. However, projects over 750 square feet are required to pay the full impact fee per square foot. The bill proposes a marginal fee structure instead. AIA California supports this measure, citing that it would increase demand for design services and improve project feasibility. SB 1117 currently awaits Governor Newsom’s signature. “Homeowners and builders across California have made accessory dwelling…
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Massachusetts housing bill approves over 2,000 ADUs
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s administration announced that municipalities statewide have approved 854 accessory dwelling units (ADUs) during the first six months of 2026, following the signing of the Affordable Homes Act. This brings the statewide total to 2,084 approved ADUs since the start of 2025. “We wanted to make it easier… to build ADUs because we knew they were an effective tool for building the type of housing people need and lowering costs,” said Healey. “We’re seeing homeowners across Massachusetts take advantage of this new opportunity, whether it’s creating space…
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