Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa
Posted on 02/12/25
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.
ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”
AARP Iowa is working to expand access to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.
AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, SF 592, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour
Types of ADUs
Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.
Detached ADU
A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.
Attached ADU
Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.
Garage ADU
Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.
Internal ADU
Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.
Lower-level ADU
Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.
ADU1
A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.
ADU2
A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.
ADU3
A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.
ADU4
A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.
ADU6
A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.
ADU7
The inside of an ADU.
ADU9
A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.
The Many Benefits of ADUs
ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:
- Income stream and property value. ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property.
- Match housing needs at any age. ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice.
- Affordable housing. ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood.
- Versatility. Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives.
ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:
Empty Nesters and Retirees
Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.
Individuals in Need of Care
People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.
Families With Young Children
Families can use an ADU as housing for a nanny or au pair or even a grandparent or two, who can then help raise their grandkids and be assisted themselves as they age.
Home Buyers
Home buyers and renovators can use the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.
Commuters
Commuters can save money by having more choices of housing they can afford closer to their jobs.
Employers
Employers can find more employees who can afford to live in the community where they work.
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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/12/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e171864/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/890a7b2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU6</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/28ad26e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU7</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">The inside of an ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b730fa7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f93812/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/86e06f9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Families With Young Children</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Families can use an ADU as housing for a nanny or au pair or even a grandparent or two, who can then help raise their grandkids and be assisted themselves as they age.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e713561/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d56af8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2dcc2b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Home Buyers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Home buyers and renovators can use the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/62b57d0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Commuters</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Commuters can save money by having more choices of housing they can afford closer to their jobs.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f2a9ba/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a12012c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3b24e1b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Employers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Employers can find more employees who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680bc9fa5a0a2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/baabba4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/226f363/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4887759/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ffefc6a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU2</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e171864/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/890a7b2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU6</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/28ad26e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU7</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">The inside of an ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b730fa7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f93812/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/86e06f9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Families With Young Children</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Families can use an ADU as housing for a nanny or au pair or even a grandparent or two, who can then help raise their grandkids and be assisted themselves as they age.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e713561/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d56af8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2dcc2b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Home Buyers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Home buyers and renovators can use the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/62b57d0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Commuters</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Commuters can save money by having more choices of housing they can afford closer to their jobs.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f2a9ba/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a12012c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3b24e1b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Employers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Employers can find more employees who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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'{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 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'2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/iowa/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Iowa.pdf', '211_helpline' => 'Y', 'full_state' => 'Iowa', 'county' => 'Ida', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -95.598503112793, (int) 1 => (float) 42.315498352051 ), 'latitude' => (float) 42.315498352051, 'longitude' => (float) -95.598503112793, 'city_state' => 'Battle Creek, IA', 'city_state_search' => 'Battle Creek IA,Battle Crk IA,Battle Crk. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/12/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/baabba4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/226f363/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e171864/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/890a7b2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU6</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/28ad26e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU7</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">The inside of an ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b730fa7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f93812/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e713561/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d56af8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2dcc2b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Home Buyers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Home buyers and renovators can use the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f2a9ba/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a12012c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3b24e1b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Employers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Employers can find more employees who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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{module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617ffb0c4e268f7f8b596a', 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'battle-creek-ia' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Ida Grove', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ida-grove-ia' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Danbury', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'danbury-ia' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Cushing', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'cushing-ia' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Holstein', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'holstein-ia' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Arthur', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'arthur-ia' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ricketts', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ricketts-ia' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Schleswig', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'schleswig-ia' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Mapleton', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'mapleton-ia' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Correctionville', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'correctionville-ia' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Anthon', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'anthon-ia' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Oto', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'oto-ia' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Galva', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'galva-ia' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Kiron', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'kiron-ia' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Charter Oak', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'charter-oak-ia' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'battle-creek-ia', (int) 1 => 'ida-grove-ia', (int) 2 => 'danbury-ia', (int) 3 => 'cushing-ia', (int) 4 => 'holstein-ia', (int) 5 => 'arthur-ia' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Iowa', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Battle Creek', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IA?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIA-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Iowa', 'contactus_email' => 'IAAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/contact-us-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpIA', 'state_contract_id' => '56002', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/iowa.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820075409001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-iowas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ia-2020-07-24.html', 'State_Label' => 'Iowa's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-iowa-ia-2021-02-03.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'des-moines-ia', 'instagram_link' => 'aarp_iowa', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/iowa/election-voting-guide', 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/baabba4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/226f363/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4887759/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ffefc6a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU2</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e171864/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/890a7b2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU6</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/28ad26e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU7</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">The inside of an ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b730fa7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f93812/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/86e06f9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Families With Young Children</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Families can use an ADU as housing for a nanny or au pair or even a grandparent or two, who can then help raise their grandkids and be assisted themselves as they age.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" 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the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 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who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Iowa Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Iowa Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Iowa</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:IAAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IAAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Iowa</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-us-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-BATTLECREEK-IA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpIA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarp_iowa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/12/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e171864/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/890a7b2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU6</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/28ad26e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU7</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">The inside of an ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b730fa7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f93812/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e713561/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d56af8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2dcc2b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Home Buyers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Home buyers and renovators can use the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/62b57d0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Commuters</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Commuters can save money by having more choices of housing they can afford closer to their jobs.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" 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who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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{module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617ffb0c4e268f7f8b596a', 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'battle-creek-ia' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Ida Grove', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ida-grove-ia' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Danbury', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'danbury-ia' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Cushing', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'cushing-ia' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Holstein', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'holstein-ia' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Arthur', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'arthur-ia' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ricketts', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ricketts-ia' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Schleswig', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'schleswig-ia' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Mapleton', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'mapleton-ia' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Iowa Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Iowa Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Iowa</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:IAAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IAAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Iowa</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-us-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-BATTLECREEK-IA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpIA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarp_iowa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. 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An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e713561/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d56af8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2dcc2b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Home Buyers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Home buyers and renovators can use the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f2a9ba/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a12012c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3b24e1b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Employers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Employers can find more employees who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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#007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680bc9fa5a0a2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617ffb0c4e268f7f8b596a', 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'battle-creek-ia' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Ida Grove', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ida-grove-ia' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Danbury', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'danbury-ia' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Cushing', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'cushing-ia' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Holstein', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'holstein-ia' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Arthur', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'arthur-ia' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ricketts', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ricketts-ia' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Schleswig', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'schleswig-ia' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Mapleton', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'mapleton-ia' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Correctionville', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'correctionville-ia' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Anthon', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'anthon-ia' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Oto', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'oto-ia' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Galva', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'galva-ia' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Kiron', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'kiron-ia' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Charter Oak', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'charter-oak-ia' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'battle-creek-ia', (int) 1 => 'ida-grove-ia', (int) 2 => 'danbury-ia', (int) 3 => 'cushing-ia', (int) 4 => 'holstein-ia', (int) 5 => 'arthur-ia' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Iowa', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Battle Creek', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IA?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIA-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Iowa', 'contactus_email' => 'IAAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/contact-us-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpIA', 'state_contract_id' => '56002', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/iowa.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820075409001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-iowas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ia-2020-07-24.html', 'State_Label' => 'Iowa's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-iowa-ia-2021-02-03.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'des-moines-ia', 'instagram_link' => 'aarp_iowa', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/iowa/election-voting-guide', 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/12/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e713561/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d56af8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2dcc2b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Home Buyers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Home buyers and renovators can use the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f2a9ba/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a12012c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3b24e1b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Employers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Employers can find more employees who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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#007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680bc9fa5a0a2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617ffb0c4e268f7f8b596a', 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'battle-creek-ia' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Ida Grove', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ida-grove-ia' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Danbury', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'danbury-ia' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Cushing', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'cushing-ia' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Holstein', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'holstein-ia' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Arthur', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'arthur-ia' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ricketts', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ricketts-ia' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Schleswig', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'schleswig-ia' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Mapleton', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'mapleton-ia' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Correctionville', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'correctionville-ia' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Anthon', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'anthon-ia' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Oto', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'oto-ia' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Galva', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'galva-ia' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Kiron', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'kiron-ia' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Charter Oak', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'charter-oak-ia' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'battle-creek-ia', (int) 1 => 'ida-grove-ia', (int) 2 => 'danbury-ia', (int) 3 => 'cushing-ia', (int) 4 => 'holstein-ia', (int) 5 => 'arthur-ia' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Iowa', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Battle Creek', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IA?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIA-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Iowa', 'contactus_email' => 'IAAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/contact-us-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpIA', 'state_contract_id' => '56002', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/iowa.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820075409001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-iowas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ia-2020-07-24.html', 'State_Label' => 'Iowa's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-iowa-ia-2021-02-03.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'des-moines-ia', 'instagram_link' => 'aarp_iowa', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/iowa/election-voting-guide', 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IA,Battlecreek IA', 'pilot_name' => 'Battle Creek', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Battle Creek, IA', 'subtitle' => '', 'tracking_code_town' => 'BATTLECREEK', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IA', 'ad_state' => 'ia', 'ad_city' => 'battle-creek', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '51006', 'sef_url' => 'battle-creek-ia', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/battle-creek-ia/', 'alt_names' => 'Battle Creek,Battle Crk,Battle Crk.,Battlecreek', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '51006' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'battle-creek-ia', (int) 1 => 'battle-crk-ia', (int) 2 => 'battlecreek-ia' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '22479' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/baabba4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/226f363/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4887759/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ffefc6a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU2</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e171864/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/890a7b2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU6</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/28ad26e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU7</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">The inside of an ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b730fa7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f93812/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/86e06f9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Families With Young Children</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Families can use an ADU as housing for a nanny or au pair or even a grandparent or two, who can then help raise their grandkids and be assisted themselves as they age.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" 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the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 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who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Iowa Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Iowa Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Iowa</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:IAAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IAAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Iowa</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-us-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-BATTLECREEK-IA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpIA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarp_iowa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/12/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e171864/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/890a7b2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU6</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/28ad26e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU7</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">The inside of an ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b730fa7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f93812/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e713561/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d56af8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2dcc2b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Home Buyers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Home buyers and renovators can use the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/62b57d0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Commuters</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Commuters can save money by having more choices of housing they can afford closer to their jobs.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" 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who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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{module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617ffb0c4e268f7f8b596a', 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'battle-creek-ia' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Ida Grove', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ida-grove-ia' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Danbury', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'danbury-ia' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Cushing', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'cushing-ia' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Holstein', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'holstein-ia' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Arthur', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'arthur-ia' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ricketts', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ricketts-ia' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Schleswig', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'schleswig-ia' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Mapleton', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'mapleton-ia' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Iowa Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Iowa Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Iowa</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:IAAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IAAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Iowa</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-us-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-BATTLECREEK-IA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpIA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarp_iowa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. 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An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e713561/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d56af8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2dcc2b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Home Buyers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Home buyers and renovators can use the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f2a9ba/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a12012c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3b24e1b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Employers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Employers can find more employees who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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#007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680bc9fa5a0a2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617ffb0c4e268f7f8b596a', 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'battle-creek-ia' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Ida Grove', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ida-grove-ia' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Danbury', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'danbury-ia' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Cushing', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'cushing-ia' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Holstein', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'holstein-ia' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Arthur', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'arthur-ia' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ricketts', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ricketts-ia' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Schleswig', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'schleswig-ia' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Mapleton', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'mapleton-ia' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Correctionville', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'correctionville-ia' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Anthon', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'anthon-ia' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Oto', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'oto-ia' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Galva', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'galva-ia' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Kiron', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'kiron-ia' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Charter Oak', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'charter-oak-ia' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'battle-creek-ia', (int) 1 => 'ida-grove-ia', (int) 2 => 'danbury-ia', (int) 3 => 'cushing-ia', (int) 4 => 'holstein-ia', (int) 5 => 'arthur-ia' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Iowa', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Battle Creek', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IA?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIA-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Iowa', 'contactus_email' => 'IAAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/contact-us-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpIA', 'state_contract_id' => '56002', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/iowa.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820075409001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-iowas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ia-2020-07-24.html', 'State_Label' => 'Iowa's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-iowa-ia-2021-02-03.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'des-moines-ia', 'instagram_link' => 'aarp_iowa', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/iowa/election-voting-guide', 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 02/12/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 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class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 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src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e713561/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d56af8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2dcc2b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F49%2F36%2Fbd7cc741413eab490aeae3fd937e%2F4.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Home Buyers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Home buyers and renovators can use the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 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data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f2a9ba/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a12012c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3b24e1b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1e%2Fa7%2F123f4b9d44e8a811035cdd526c88%2F6.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Employers</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Employers can find more employees who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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#007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680bc9fa5a0a2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617ffb0c4e268f7f8b596a', 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Battle Creek', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'battle-creek-ia' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Ida Grove', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ida-grove-ia' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Danbury', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'danbury-ia' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Cushing', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'cushing-ia' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Holstein', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'holstein-ia' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Arthur', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'arthur-ia' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ricketts', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'ricketts-ia' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Schleswig', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'schleswig-ia' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Mapleton', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'mapleton-ia' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Correctionville', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'correctionville-ia' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Anthon', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'anthon-ia' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Oto', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'oto-ia' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Galva', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'galva-ia' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Kiron', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'kiron-ia' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Charter Oak', 'state' => 'IA', 'sef_url' => 'charter-oak-ia' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'battle-creek-ia', (int) 1 => 'ida-grove-ia', (int) 2 => 'danbury-ia', (int) 3 => 'cushing-ia', (int) 4 => 'holstein-ia', (int) 5 => 'arthur-ia' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta, GA", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago, IL", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles, CA", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City, NY", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix, AZ", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking3.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking3-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Iowa', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Battle Creek', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IA?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIA-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Iowa', 'contactus_email' => 'IAAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/contact-us-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpIA', 'state_contract_id' => '56002', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/iowa.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5820075409001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-iowas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-ia-2020-07-24.html', 'State_Label' => 'Iowa's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-iowa-ia-2021-02-03.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'des-moines-ia', 'instagram_link' => 'aarp_iowa', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/iowa/election-voting-guide', 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IA,Battlecreek IA', 'pilot_name' => 'Battle Creek', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Battle Creek, IA', 'subtitle' => '', 'tracking_code_town' => 'BATTLECREEK', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IA', 'ad_state' => 'ia', 'ad_city' => 'battle-creek', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '51006', 'sef_url' => 'battle-creek-ia', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/battle-creek-ia/', 'alt_names' => 'Battle Creek,Battle Crk,Battle Crk.,Battlecreek', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '51006' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'battle-creek-ia', (int) 1 => 'battle-crk-ia', (int) 2 => 'battlecreek-ia' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '22479' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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An ADU provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <a href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/b7/e6/9da3330d489f8ad3388715b8dc68/adus-in-iowa-aarp-whitepaper-2024.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/2c/d0/c1dad7504651bc85148a54cdae13/adu-white-paper-thumbnail.png" alt="ADU White Paper Thumbnail.png" width="1500" height="1200" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px; max-height: 400px;"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p>ADUs can take many forms – detached cottages, additions to the primary dwelling, remodeling of the upstairs or basement of a primary dwelling, an addition to a garage, or the conversion of a garage. The various forms of ADUs have many different names such as “carriage house,” “Granny flat,” or “In-law suite.”<br><br>AARP Iowa is working to <b>expand access</b> to this housing option by championing a statewide ADU law that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. ADUs can help increase housing choices across a range of neighborhoods – all through private action and without taxpayer subsidies.<br><br>AARP has worked closely with several municipalities across the state to make their communities ADU-friendly, but most Iowa communities still have restrictions that limit homeowners’ ability to build an ADU on their property. During the 2025 legislative session, AARP advocated for a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU on their property. The bill, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=sf592" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SF 592</a></span></span>, passed in both chambers and is awaiting Governor Reynolds' signature.<br></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-youtubeplayer data-video-player class="YouTubeVideoPlayer" data-player-id="f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" data-video-id="9DfOsUF3t1A" data-video-title="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour"> <iframe id="YouTubeVideoPlayer-f92106822dd2445e69ff7029c269efb35" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DfOsUF3t1A?enablejsapi=1"></iframe> </bsp-youtubeplayer> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): An Animated Tour</div> </span> </div> </div><p></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-full-width style="--color:var(--grey)" data-nopaddingtop > <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Types of ADUs</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-description">Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they can fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without back alleys), urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots in rural areas.</div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7a2f45/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/453614c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2d%2F1b%2Fcdad91f14b8b88277ca1201b6dd7%2F1.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Detached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">A stand-alone home on the same lot as a larger, primary dwelling. Examples include backyard bungalows and converted outbuildings.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1b68f9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1944926/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+39/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc7%2Fc3%2F2d99c88e404a9abd93852f69b9e7%2F2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Attached ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Connects to an existing house, typically through the construction of an addition along the home’s side or rear. Such units can have a separate or shared entrance.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1cf0cb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/788e4ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+56/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F07%2F7b%2Fba9414d04242a7adf669111beaa5%2F3.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Garage ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Converts an attached or detached garage space into a residence. Other options involve adding a second-story ADU above/beside a garage or building a new structure for both people and cars.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e71ea1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e292f7f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6b%2F5f%2Fe301025945b09de0a06f0626b169%2Fadu-graphics.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Internal ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created when a portion of an existing home is partitioned off and renovated to become a separate residence.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59d62e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31044b1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x672+0+78/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc0%2Fc0%2F4903b4f2483593c896e43f220f9a%2Fadu-graphics-2.png 2x" ></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <span class="Link">Lower-level ADU</span> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Created through the conversion of a home’s existing basement, provided that height and safety conditions can be met.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/baabba4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/226f363/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/81e0648/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2364x1330+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F62%2F24%2F7066cbc340fcbb7212ba74136942%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-13-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU1</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A backyard bungalow, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4887759/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ffefc6a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e2a5ced/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2Fa1%2Fd588dd114126a86e66ccee9ad31e%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-58-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU2</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outbuilding, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7f8b31d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6b6d2d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/78dd01b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2347x1320+6+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb1%2Fda%2Fee1357d642f58e04f8e053417e8d%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-35-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU3</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A unit attached to the upstairs of a house, a form of attached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f7ed562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0797392/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3618fc9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+1/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe9%2F69%2F00d0df6343fdafb631787b8723db%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-30-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU4</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A second-story garage unit, a form of garage ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e171864/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/890a7b2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b18b576/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2354x1324+1+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7f%2F18%2Fdb619ca1404c93ae2cf2498fd191%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-35-02-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU6</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A basement unit with separate entrance, a form of lower-level ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide "> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3ba02/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/28ad26e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c68f92b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2358x1326+0+4/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F91%2F67d4329b42f4a707d223e848f2c9%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-34-52-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU7</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">The inside of an ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b730fa7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3f93812/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d8c88e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2356x1325+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fc9%2F4811d913420ba9aff29648facb44%2Fscreen-shot-2024-10-22-at-4-36-47-pm.png" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">ADU9</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">A converted outhouse, a form of detached ADU.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">The Many Benefits of ADUs</h2></span></span><p><br>ADUs are flexible & adaptable – and can benefit Iowans in multiple ways. Across the U.S., ADUs are taking off as a popular new/old housing type. Some reasons for this emerging trend include:<br></p><ul><li><b>Income stream and property value.</b> ADUs can generate cash flow as short-term rentals and may increase the resale value of the property. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Match housing needs at any age. </b><i> </i>ADUs can offer empty nesters and seniors the chance to “age in place” in the community they know and love, multi-generational families a way to live close by but not share a kitchen, and individuals and couples an entry-level housing choice. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Affordable housing. </b> ADUs help keep housing costs down for both owners and renters. They can generate rental income to help homeowners cover mortgage payments and may allow them to stay in their homes. Since ADUs are required to be small relative to primary dwellings, they are typically more affordable than other homes in the same neighborhood. </li></ul><ul><li><b>Versatility.</b> Needs change over time, and the uses of ADUs can (and often do) flex for different stages of life. Although they typically provide long-term housing, ADUs can also serve as home offices, caregiver or nanny housing, art studios, short-term rentals, and lodging for visiting friends or relatives. </li></ul><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h3 class="inline-heading"><b>ADUs house people of all ages. Consider the following:</b></h3></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items"> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1908c82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa741a6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f829bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0a%2F45%2F7a8fb5b84b6e8628165605994063%2F1.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Empty Nesters and Retirees</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Retirees can build an ADU and move into it, then rent out the main house for supplemental income or make it available to their adult children.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6dbb88/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/85b9024/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/84439b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F20%2Ff7%2F1c371d6f4acd8a7dd56db38c8e32%2F2.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Individuals in Need of Care</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">People who need care or living assistance can reside in an ADU to be near family members, or they can use the ADU to house a family caregiver or a live-in aide. ADUs can be an affordable and more comforting alternative to an assisted-living facility or nursing home.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51887ae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c74b187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/86e06f9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F12%2F31%2Fbf1a22ce459a867e07f83bd43678%2F3.png 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Families With Young Children</span> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-description">Families can use an ADU as housing for a nanny or au pair or even a grandparent or two, who can then help raise their grandkids and be assisted themselves as they age.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" 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the rental income from an ADU to help pay their mortgage or finance home improvements, especially in expensive housing markets.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListLeadCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b53ab6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9c17481/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x600+0+0/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F95%2Fcd%2Fe0fec6ac4c869fa2656768644c71%2F5.png 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who can afford to live in the community where they work.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading"><b>Free ADU Guide:</b></h2></span></span><p><br>Looking for more information on ADUs? Download our<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> free guide</a></span></span>!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-guide-download.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/8b/95/9c31a6ae4d2fbaf2454ff1473704/download-our-free-guide-1.png" alt="Download our free guide (1).png" width="1500" height="1200"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><hr><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Iowa. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Battle Creek</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c37760.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-METROPOLITAN-COMMUNITY-COLLEGE-NORTH-EXPRESS">AARP Smart Driver™: Metropolitan Community College: North Express</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Metropolitan Community College: North Express</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ne-navigating-trusts-for-estates-legal-insights-and-practical-applications-omaha-ne-51325-mvnghvn7ytx.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-NE-NAVIGATING-TRUSTS-FOR-ESTATES-LEGAL-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICAL-APPLICATIONS-OMAHA-NE-51325">AARP NE Navigating Trusts for Estates: Legal Insights and Practical Applications Omaha, NE 5/13/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Remington Heights Retirement Community</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bellevue-ne-c36456.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-AARP-INFORMATION-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Aarp Information Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Aarp Information Center</p> <p class="loc">Omaha, NE</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/battle-creek-ia/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-BATTLECREEK-IA">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Iowa Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Iowa Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Iowa</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:IAAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IAAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/iowa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Iowa</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-us-2/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-BATTLECREEK-IA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpiowa" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpIA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarp_iowa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. 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