Essex County gets state funding for first-ever accessory unit project

City P&Z approves new rules for accessory dwellings

Last spring, the City of Yuma founded the Attainable Housing Committee in an effort spearheaded by Councilmember Chris Morris to review city regulations that directly affect the development of residential units.

Jasper council approves program to incentivize accessory dwellings

The Municipality of Jasper is hoping to increase the housing supply by offering financial incentives for building accessory dwelling units.

Essex County gets state funding for first-ever accessory unit project

New York state has approved $1.5 million to start the first ADU program in the North Country.

Officials Check On Accessory Buildings In Planned Communities

MANCHESTER – Township Officials are taking a look at permitted accessory development within its many planned communities to make sure regulations are being followed.   The Township’s Department of Land Use and Planning is looking at communities known as “Senior Villages,” “Senior Projects,” “Senior Developments” and all existing planned community projects from the late 1960s to today.   According to a release from Mayor Joseph Hankins office, “t…

Puppolo’s bill seeks additional regulations for accessory dwellings - The Reminder

State Rep. Angelo Puppolo Jr.Reminder Publishing file photo SPRINGFIELD — Several state lawmakers are looking to better control a state law that allows accessory dwelling units by right in single family zoning districts across the state. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield) recently filed a bill that would authorize municipalities and towns with over 10% affordable or subsidized housing to implement additional owner-occupancy and parking re…