Property Ownership
Vermont's 'accessory dwelling unit' (ADU) law encourages housing by:
ARequiring all homeowners to build ADUs
BAllowing homeowners to add smaller secondary dwelling units to their property with limited municipal restrictions✓ Correct
CProviding state subsidies for ADU construction
DExempting ADUs from all permits
Explanation
Vermont's ADU legislation (Act 158 and later Act 250 reforms) limits municipalities' ability to restrict ADUs on properties in areas with single-family zoning, encouraging creation of gentle density housing to address the state's housing shortage.
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