LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Virginia homeowners may soon have more freedom to build housing in their own backyards under a newly approved state law aimed at easing the region’s affordability crunch.
The legislation requires many local governments to allow accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, on qualifying single-family residential lots beginning July 1, 2027. ADUs are small secondary homes built on the same property as a primary residence and can be used for family housing, rental income or multigenerational living.
Supporters like Maureen Blake said the law could help families create more flexible and affordable housing options in one of the country’s most expensive housing markets.
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Blake of Loudoun County said she is a mother of six, and her adult children live with her because of the high cost of living…