Accessory dwelling unit funding program
Summary
A new program, funded by federal PRO Housing grants, will help homeowners build accessory dwelling units — small extra apartments on their property — adding gentle housing density.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded by federal PRO Housing grant funds; no city cost stated.
Homeowners who want to add rental units, and renters seeking smaller, potentially cheaper homes.
Neighbors concerned about parking pressure; owners of illegal ADUs face fines and removal.
Mentions & discussions (4)
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Municipal Council — July 15, 2026
A new program, funded by federal PRO Housing grants, will help homeowners build accessory dwelling units — small extra apartments on their property — adding gentle housing density.
Municipal Council — July 14, 2026
The city would give homeowners up to $40,000 in federal grant money to build legal, affordable backyard ADUs — but only for new, permitted units. Members worried about parking, overcrowding by LLC landlords, and whether illegal ADU owners get punished.
Municipal Council — June 16, 2026
The city wants to use federal HUD funds to help homeowners build legal, affordable ADUs in R-1 zones — but not a single legal ADU has been built since the zoning change allowed them, and Councilman Council warns the city shouldn't reward people who built illegal ones.
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