A version of the following article appeared in the November 4, 2026, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with local business-y news and insights for Charlotte, N.C.
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Charlotte’s program to build backyard houses had hundreds of applications; housing department leader says changes are needed before another round
This is the largest of the four city-approved accessory dwelling unit designs: a two-bedroom plan that’s 659 sq. ft. (Screenshot from a city of Charlotte presentation)
The city of Charlotte is considering whether it wants to move forward with another round of funding to encourage construction of small backyard houses, after the initial program proved popular.
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