Congress: Bipartisan ADU Bill Introduced by LI's Garbarino (R)

"A bipartisan bill introduced last week in the U.S. House of Representatives seeks to address the nation’s housing shortage by expanding financing options for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)," reported Housing Wire.

"US Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.) and Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) unveiled H.R. 4568 — the Supporting Upgraded Property Projects and Lending for Yards (SUPPLY) Act. The proposed legislation would allow homeowners to access federally backed, second-lien mortgages to help fund the construction of ADUs — commonly referred to as backyard cottages, in-law suites or granny flats."

US Rep. Garbarino (R-Massapequa, Babylon, Islip) highlighted ADUs' economic value to Long Island families: "On Long Island, families work hard to create economic opportunities for themselves and their communities. Sometimes that opportunity is right in their own backyard, and they just need the tools to seize it," he said. "The SUPPLY Act would help New Yorkers access financing and provide the flexibility to turn in-law suites, converted garages, and other Accessory Dwelling Units on their property into spaces that build long-term value."