In an effort to assist homeowners in Manchester to navigate the ADU development process, MHTforADUs hosted a series of in-person seminars in Manchester throughout the month of April. Seminars proved to be an effective way to assist homeowners in learning more about building an In-Law Apartment on their property. The seminar provided nine steps to understanding how to develop your own In-Law Apartment and provided access to tools and resources needed to make good decisions for each stage of the development process.

The 9 steps to developing an In-Law Apartment:

Step 1: What is an "In-Law" Apartment

Step 2: How are "In-Law" Apartments Regulated, Obtaining Approvals

Step 3: Measuring the Financial Benefits of Development

Step 4: Developing Floor Plans (Services of an Architect)

Step 5: Finance Options: Mortgage Refinance

Step 6 Finance Options: Home Equity Line of Credit

Step 7: Hiring a Contractor, Contract Types

Step 8: The Construction Process, From Permits to Punch Lists

Step 9: Reference Guides and Supporting Materials

A printed copy of the "Homeowner's Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units": Was provided to each attendee to the seminar, printed materials, food, and advertising for the seminar was provided courtesy of grant funding from NH Housing.

This free, non-profit based project is available to homeowners as part of a community development initiative associated with the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy.

For questions about the class, please feel free to contact the event organizer (James Vayo, AICP) by email at: MHTforADUs@gmail.com