Under Maryland law all counties must develop rules governing the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units by October 2026. ADUs are smaller attached additions or freestanding units sharing a lot with an existing structure. ADUs offer a way to provide housing for those who can’t afford existing rents or mortgages, for older residents to downsize from an existing home, or to provide a close space for an older relative. Montgomery County has allowed ADUs since 2019, Prince George’s has not (but has a task force meeting now) and College Park’s Task Force on Affordability just released a report containing a detailed section on ADUs. Join us for a lively discussion with Montgomery County’s Eric Saul of Saul Architects and College Park’s Robert Thurston and others who developed the ADU section of their Task Force report.