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Federal and provincial housing supply efforts shouldn’t jeopardize affordability and climate resilience.

Westeck News

government announced a Standardized Housing Design Project this fall, with the goal of streamlining permitting processes and building more homes faster. Provinces and local governments must work in tandem to reduce new housing process and application burdens, with operational affordability front of mind.

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Updated ADU Laws: SB 897 and HCD’s ADU Handbook

Santa Cruz Architect

Just recently, Freddie Mac updated their ADU financing options and CalHFA extended their ADU Grant Program to help even more homeowners build backyard homes. While the Senate voted to pass the law, it will need to be re-reviewed by the Committee on Governance and Finance before it can be passed into law. Retroactive Permitting.

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