1. What is the housing goal?
Check all that apply, then circle the one that matters most.
- Aging in place for myself or a family member
- Keeping family close while preserving independence
- Caregiver proximity
- Housing for an adult child getting started
- Multigenerational living
- Housing flexibility as needs change
- Potential lawful rental use, to be verified locally
2. Who would live there, and for how long?
Occupants:
Time horizon:
3. What does the space need to do?
- Single-floor living
- Step-free entry
- Wider doorways
- Barrier-free bathroom
- Full kitchen
- Private entrance
- Room for future accessibility supports
4. What do you already know about the property?
Municipality: Sewer or septic:
Possible locations on the lot:
5. What has to be true for this to work?
Bring this worksheet, with the Twenty Questions checklist, to your municipal conversations and professional consultations.
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