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ADU's and Covid

Writer's picture: Richard DuncanRichard Duncan

This AARP article cites several reasons for increased interest in backyard accessory dwellings (ADU's) over the past year. COVID is the main contributor to this increased interest, and the pandemic has people looking at backyard structures for offices, studios, or other workplaces. Of course, these uses aren't actual dwellings and may require few permitting and zoning hurdles to create.



But another use with increased interest, which is actually a dwelling, is a small home with a full kitchen and bathroom as well as a place for sleeping. These are often considered to accommodate family members, for instance for a returning child. But another user might be an older adult or a caregiver for an older adult. We've heard of some adult children of seniors, moving their older family members out of care facilities and into their homes or...into an ADU. Older adults themselves might create an ADU on their own property to house a caregiver. Or, they might create an ADU to rent out for the income stream to help with expenses in their original home. Whatever the reason, if an accessory dwelling might be used by an older adult, make sure that it is designed in a way that can accommodate them appropriately. Look here for ADU plans whose designs can actually help older residents remain in place for longer.



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