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ADUs had a banner year in LA County. It’s not enough to fill the housing gap, study says.
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Los Angeles County reported that accessory dwelling units comprised nearly 40% of all new housing completions last year. Despite this growth, University of Southern California researchers indicate these additions remain insufficient to resolve the regional housing shortage.
- 01Accessory dwelling units accounted for approximately 40 percent of Los Angeles County new housing last year
- 02USC Lusk Center research indicates current ADU production levels fail to close the regional housing gap
- 03Data highlights a significant shift toward secondary residential units in California urban development strategy
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Nearly 40% of housing units added in the county last year were accessory dwelling units, according to research from the University of Southern California’s Lusk Center for Real Estate.