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Review of supplemental‑dwelling pilot finds modest uptake; staff urge electronic workflow and wider outreach

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DHHL planning and Homestead Services staff reported limited SDU applications since the program launched in 2023 and recommended an electronic workflow, more staff training, MOUs with counties and an evaluation after two additional years.

DHHL planning staff and Homestead Services presented an evaluation of the supplemental‑dwelling unit (SDU) pilot program on Sept. 16 and recommended process improvements intended to speed approvals and increase uptake.

Planner Nancy McPherson summarized the pilot’s history: rulemaking began in 2019, administrative rules were adopted in December 2021, and the pilot opened for applications in January 2023.…

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