Minnesota town denies family permission to build affordable housing unit on their property

Minnesota town denies family permission to build affordable housing unit on their property

Like many cities in the United States, Blaine, Minnesota, is facing a housing shortage. In 2021, the city took steps to address this issue by passing Local Ordinance 21-2489, which permitted property owners in residential districts to construct an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)—a self-contained, mini-home—on their properties. While the ordinance was designed to bring more housing to Blaine, the City Council has yet to approve an ADU and recently …