Coach House Ordinance Aimed at Housing Affordability Crisis Takes Effect in Chicago

Source WTTW
Original Load Date April 9, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 9, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/09/coach-house-ordinance-aimed-housing-affordability-crisis-takes-effect-chicago

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An [ ordinance ][13] allowing 34 of Chicago’s 50 wards to build additional dwelling units, or ADUs, took effect April 1. Adopted [ last September ][14] , the [ ordinance ][15] permits Chicagoans to build small homes in their backyards, basements and attics and rent them out. Often called granny fla...