City of Tempe passes affordable, incentivizing casita legislation for homeowners

On Thursday night, the Tempe City Council approved a measure to make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to build pre-approved casitas, otherwise known as accessory dwelling units (ADU). The detached secondary homes can be used as guest houses or to create small rental units for extra income.

On Thursday night, the Tempe City Council approved a measure to make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to build pre-approved casitas, otherwise known as accessory dwelling units (ADU). The detached secondary homes can be used as guest houses or to create small rental units for extra income.