Zoning, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Family Caregiving: Issues, Trends, and Recommendations

This article explores the relationship between zoning regulations and co-residential family caregiving in the United States. It first provides an overview of U.S. housing policies, especially zoning. We then describe major changes in family structure and composition in the United States with their i...

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Published in:Journal of aging & social policy 2006-11, Vol.18 (3-4), p.155-172
Main Authors: Liebig, Phoebe S., Koenig, Teresa, Pynoos, Jon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
accessory dwelling units
Affordable housing
Aging
Caregivers
co-residence
Elder care
Elderly
Families & family life
Family
family caregiving
Family Structure
Health technology assessment
Housing
Housing - legislation & jurisprudence
Housing - trends
Humans
Intergenerational Relations
Intergenerational relationships
multigenerational housing
Payments
Social policy
Social Support
United States
United States of America
Zoning
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Summary:This article explores the relationship between zoning regulations and co-residential family caregiving in the United States. It first provides an overview of U.S. housing policies, especially zoning. We then describe major changes in family structure and composition in the United States with their implications for caregiving and discuss how multigenerational housing options, particularly accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family homes, can help support family caregiving. After an overview of zoning policies and actions that inhibit ADU production, we document current trends, incorporating information from a small non-random study of ADU activity we conducted in 2004. Finally, we present recommendations for promoting more multigenerational housing as a supplement to other family support programs (e.g., dependent care assistance, family caregiver payments) and as a source of affordable, supportive housing for those families choosing co-residence as their eldercare solution.
ISSN:0895-9420
1545-0821
DOI:10.1300/J031v18n03_11