The state is launching a design contest to encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units and increase the housing supply across Massachusetts.

Winning designs will be made available online so any property owner can use them to construct their own accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, reducing the time and cost involved with the design process.

“A lot of homeowners still don’t know, what’s the first step? What do I do to get this process started? Will it fit on my land? How does the water and sewer work? Where do I go first?” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus on Wednesday. “This program is designed to demystify that process, make it easy, make it accessible for everyone to evaluate whether this option makes sense for them and their families.”

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