Back in 2017 and 2018, when Accessory Dwelling Units began their meteoric rise, I was getting calls from so-called vendors on how their software could tell a property owner whether or not they could build an ADU on their lot. "How much does this service cost?" I would ask.
I sometimes get asked, "what is the best ADU for the money?", as if the asker was buying a new car. "I would have to see your property," I say, hoping that my response will lead to more questions, a conversation, and (if I am being honest) an invitation to see their home or property.
Beginning January 1, 2025, AB 2533 made it possible for homeowners of non-permitted living spaces to convert those same living spaces in to legal ADUs or JADUs.
Due to the rising costs of insurance, climate change, and the recent Northern California & LA wildfires, there has been a growing concern regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones or FHSZs.
For the last twelve years, year after year, I have consistantly been around aging parents and loved ones whom need daily care. During COVID, this need was amplified, and, we got to see, first hand for a lot of us, the revelations and atrocities that occurred at assisted living facilities (both with skilled and non-skilled nursing).
I can attest...
If you're a homeowner in California, chances are you've heard of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) - independent residences located on the same lot as the main dwelling.