Accessory dwelling units: Massachusetts launches design challenge and funding program

Local builder Type Five makes it easier to build backyard homes

Local builder Type Five makes it easier to build backyard homes Clients can design the ADUs themselves using the company's software.

Want to build an ADU? The state may give you a $250,000 low-interest loan

A new low-interest loan program to build ADUs, a program to help homeowners navigate the process and a design challenge with $60,000 in prizes are part of a three-headed approach by Gov. Maura Healey to spur ADU development.

Accessory dwelling units: Massachusetts launches design challenge and funding program

The governor is launching a campaign to make it easier for people to build these ADU’s (accessory dwelling units) to create more housing at a lower cost.

Massachusetts eases process for building affordable accessory dwelling units

Governor Maura Healey has announced a new campaign to make it easier and cheaper for Massachusetts residents to build accessory dwelling units, with the aim of increasing housing production and lowering costs.

Massachusetts launches major push to make “granny flats” easier and cheaper statewide

Governor Maura Healey today announced a new campaign to make it easier and cheaper for people across Massachusetts to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). ADUs, also known as granny flats or in-law apartments, are small residential living spaces that are located on the same lot as another home.

In Lexington, Healey Touts Millions in 'Affordable' ADU Financing

Gov. Maura Healey and two of her top officials crowded into a Lexington accessory dwelling unit Wednesday morning to announce an ADU design contest and new "affordable" financing options for ADU construction.