ADU News A push for more ADUs has hit the Bay Area and San Diego. Vast areas of San Diego County could be next.
The unincorporated parts of San Diego County are in the middle of an ADU boom — and even more could…
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ADU News This 720-Square-Foot Sculptural ADU Was Designed for Both Work and Play
R. Brad Knipstein The backyard of this Lafayette, California, ranch-style house was large, but uninspired. It didn’t have any outdoor…
ADU News Pasadena ADU Loans: Affordable funding up to $225K for new units
The City of Pasadena has expanded its affordable housing options through a program providing up to $225,000 in 1% simple-interest…
Sebastopol City Council approves ADU condo conversions, but that’s just the beginning
From the Zoning update presentation at the Jan. 6 City Council meeting. The Sebastopol City Council gave property owners…
ADU News San Bernardino Board adopts ADU code amendments to align with state law, sets minimum sizes and permit timelines
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Jan. 13 to adopt development code amendments for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior…
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ADU News San Jose celebrates becoming 1st city in California to approve ADU condominium conversion
San Jose becomes 1st CA city to approve ADU condominium conversion Friday, August 15, 2025 5:02AM San Jose becomes the…
Before and after: A California garage is now a serene Kyoto-style ADU
Elizabeth Altounian, 75, enjoys a light moment with Toshi Kawabata, of Barr-Ban Wood Works, who did the carpentry for Altounian’s…
Concord Launches $15K ADU Rebate Program
CONCORD, CA — The city of Concord announced a rebate program Friday that will provide up to $15,000 to property…