California’s new housing laws aim to encourage more accessory dwelling units, such as this converted garage in Berkeley, to help address the urban housing crisis. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Why minimum lot sizes are a growing affordability problem

New studies show how these rules restrict housing options — and that they’re on the rise. But California is pushing back.

Eric Jaffe
Jan 24 · 7 min read

On January 1, in response to its continued housing crisis, California enacted a new set of state laws aimed at encouraging the creation of accessory dwelling units —…

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