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In Oregon, it became legal to build ADU's a few years ago. [0] In Washington, certain cities put restrictions on SRO units. The state is passing legislation to
by sd-response 3y ago
In Oregon, it became legal to build ADU's a few years ago. [0]
In Washington, certain cities put restrictions on SRO units. The state is passing legislation to make that easier. [1][2]
These are just cities I've lived in. I would imagine other cities are facing similar zoning questions.
Some of us think that more housing is a good thing, and laws preventing units like ADUs or SROs are prima facie misguided.
[0] https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/2021/09/put-a-spare-home-or-two-in-your-backyard-oregons-adu-rules-allow-for-more-income-producing-rentals.html https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/2021/09/put-a-spare-home-or-tw...
[1] https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/vault/micro-housing https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/vault/micro-housing
[2] https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/once-curbed-in-seattle-tiny-apartments-poised-for-big-boost-from-legislature/ https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/once-curbe...