Task force asks whether tiny homes, sheds and modular units can qualify as ADUs
Apr 27, 2026
Task force member Martin Russell pressed MDP on whether tiny homes (under 400 sq ft), high-quality prefab 'Amish sheds', manufactured or modular units can be used as ADUs; MDP pointed to building-code and permitting requirements and to FAQ guidance rather than a single statewide allowance.
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Task force member Martin Russell asked whether small structures marketed as tiny homes or prefab sheds could be converted and permitted as ADUs. "That's or ADUs. That's what I would like to have the clarification for," Russell said, citing businesses that convert sheds and similar structures into living units.
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