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Not everyone can afford a home like this one listed for sale last October, nor is there sufficient inventory of homes in Washington to address the overall need for housing. New legislation looks to provide one possible solution to that issue.

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WA may make it easier to build backyard cottages in a bid to ease the housing crisis
February 28, 2023 5:07 p.m.

WA may make it easier to build backyard cottages in a bid to ease the housing crisis

OLYMPIA — More backyard cottages could soon pop up across Washington. So-called accessory dwelling units, often referred to as in-law suites, provide independent living on the same lot as another housing unit, such as a single-family home. They can be attached to another building or detached...