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…
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ADU News 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…
ADU News 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…
ADU News 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…
ADU News New state housing laws prompt updates to local ADU/JADU code
An Oakland Avenue ADU in 2023 Councilmembers on Monday night unanimously approved a first reading of a new ordinance designed…
ADU News Why Are ADU Builders in Sacramento the Key to Solving the Housing Crisis?
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have emerged as a transformative solution to Sacramento’s ongoing housing crisis. As the demand for affordable…