ACCESSORY DWELL- ING UNITS (ADUS): A SMART SOLUTION FOR HOUSING NEEDS Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUS) have become a key solution to housing shortages and affordability challenges. These compact units, built on the same lot as single-family homes, offer an innovative way to optimize property use. Commonly known as "granny flats" or "in-law suites." ADUS can be converted garages, basement apartments, or standalone structures. Several factors drive their growing popularity, including the increasing demand for flexible living arrangements and the desire for multigenerational housing solutions. ADUS allow homeowners to generate rental income, making housing more affordable. This option helps homeowners offset mortgage costs and offers affordable rental spaces for tenants. Furthermore, AUS promote sustainable urban growth by utilizing existing infrastructure, thereby reducing the need for new land development and accommodating population growth without expanding urban sprawl. In response to their benefits, many local governments have streamlined zoning regulations to facilitate ADU development, simplifying permits and offering incentives to homeowners. Although challenges like financing and utility hookups exist, the potential of ADUS to support affordable and sustainable housing is clear. NORMAN 'NICK' PREVOST REALTOR® 860-333-6330 nick@nkprevost.com NickSellsCT.com TAILORED REAL ESTATE SERVICES ACROSS THE CONNECTICUT SHORELINE AND BEYOND. WILLIAM RAVEIS 33 Main Street, Old Saybrook 860.388.3936 ACCESSORY DWELL- ING UNITS ( ADUS ) : A SMART SOLUTION FOR HOUSING NEEDS Accessory Dwelling Units ( ADUS ) have become a key solution to housing shortages and affordability challenges . These compact units , built on the same lot as single - family homes , offer an innovative way to optimize property use . Commonly known as " granny flats " or " in - law suites . " ADUS can be converted garages , basement apartments , or standalone structures . Several factors drive their growing popularity , including the increasing demand for flexible living arrangements and the desire for multigenerational housing solutions . ADUS allow homeowners to generate rental income , making housing more affordable . This option helps homeowners offset mortgage costs and offers affordable rental spaces for tenants . Furthermore , AUS promote sustainable urban growth by utilizing existing infrastructure , thereby reducing the need for new land development and accommodating population growth without expanding urban sprawl . In response to their benefits , many local governments have streamlined zoning regulations to facilitate ADU development , simplifying permits and offering incentives to homeowners . Although challenges like financing and utility hookups exist , the potential of ADUS to support affordable and sustainable housing is clear . NORMAN ' NICK ' PREVOST REALTOR® 860-333-6330 nick@nkprevost.com NickSellsCT.com TAILORED REAL ESTATE SERVICES ACROSS THE CONNECTICUT SHORELINE AND BEYOND . WILLIAM RAVEIS 33 Main Street , Old Saybrook 860.388.3936