granny flat
noun
chiefly British
: an apartment that is adjacent to the main living quarters of a house
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One really salient one is around what are called accessory dwelling units, which is a type of housing that's been increasingly common and built out in different parts of the country, often known as granny flats, for example.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Another would permit accessory dwelling units — commonly called granny flats, or ADUs — in backyards across the state.
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Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2026
They've been called granny flats, carriage houses, or mother-in-law suites.
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Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
The bill also loosens rules around building increasingly popular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — such as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — alongside existing structures.
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Bob Woods,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Another would permit accessory dwelling units — commonly called granny flats, or ADUs — in backyards across the state.
—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2026
They've been called granny flats, carriage houses, or mother-in-law suites.
—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
The bill also loosens rules around building increasingly popular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — such as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — alongside existing structures.
—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Granny flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granny%20flat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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