With housing in short supply, and high home prices and mortgage rates leading many people to maximize the space they already have rather than buy something new, it’s no wonder accessory dwelling units ...

The national housing shortage, the benefits of increased density, an ongoing shift in consumer tastes toward smaller homes closer to where the urban action is, and other factors have pushed state ...

Tired of looking at your empty basement, garden shed or unused garage and wondering how to put it to better use? You’re not alone. The most recent and comprehensive look at America’s accessory ...

Portsmouth recently changed a section of its zoning ordinance to comply with NH law and make it easier for people to build ...

Michael Wolff looks over plans for an accessory dwelling unit he is building for his father in Santa Rosa in this September 2019 file photo. (Lea Suzuki / San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) ...

PITTSFIELD — Homeowners looking to build accessory dwelling units might be eligible for a $250,000 low-interest loan thanks to a new state program. In a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Gov.