What Is an ADU? A Beginner’s Guide for California
What an ADU is, who can build one, and the 2026 state limits on size, height, parking and fees.
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Monrovia ADU Guide: Rules, Process and Pre-Approved Plans
Monrovia ADU rules in 2026: the local ordinance, pre-approved plans, the permit process and the state limits that apply.
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Affordable ADU Incentive Programs in SoCal: Where They Stand
LA, Pasadena, West Hollywood, LA County and CalHFA affordable ADU programs: what they offered and which are closed, as of 2026.
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ADU Financing in Los Angeles: What Works in 2026
How LA owners pay for an ADU now: cash, HELOC, refinance or renovation loan. The big grants are closed.
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How to Get an ADU Permit in Los Angeles
Filing an ADU with LADBS: what to submit, the 60-day review, fees and common snags.
Planning an ADU in California: The 2026 Guide
Type, size, cost and who should run it, with the state ADU rules as they stand in 2026.
AB 1033: Selling an ADU as a Condo in California
AB 1033 lets cities allow ADUs to be sold separately as condos. It is opt-in, needs lender consent and a condo plan, and few cities have adopted it.
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AB 976: The ADU Owner-Occupancy Rule Is Gone for Good
AB 976 permanently bars owner-occupancy rules for ADUs since January 2024. AB 1154 narrowed the JADU rule in 2026.
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Housing for Older Adults: What Works and What to Build
The three housing problems older adults face, programs that work, and how to design a home or lot for aging in place.
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Backyard Homes in California: ADUs and Ownership
What a backyard home can be under California ADU law, why owners build one, and what to watch for.
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