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NEW ADU LAWS:

The California Legislature embraced Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), allowing most single-family homes to be converted into three separate housing units.

A groundbreaking package of new laws that some are calling "the end of single-family zoning" will create new incentives and streamlined processes to build ADUs and triplexes.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are additional living quarters on the same lot as a primary dwelling unit. While California laws have paved the way for increased ADU development, some cities have enacted ordinances that render ADU development infeasible or cost prohibitive. By further reducing barriers to ADU development, the new bills could bring tens of thousands of new ADUs online over the next few years.

It remains to be seen how different municipalities deal with these changes. In the mean time, if you are contemplating an ADU, let me assist you in navigating these new requirements.