Land Use & Zoning
What is 'accessory dwelling unit' (ADU) legislation in Rhode Island?
AA law prohibiting garages from being converted to living space
BState law allowing and encouraging the creation of secondary dwelling units on properties with existing single-family homes, as a tool to increase housing supply✓ Correct
CA program for building affordable housing on surplus government land
DA rule requiring all new homes to have an accessory building
Explanation
Rhode Island has passed ADU legislation to promote the creation of secondary dwelling units (in-law apartments, backyard cottages) as a way to increase housing supply, particularly affordable and workforce housing, without altering the single-family character of neighborhoods.
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