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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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 1287: California’s Stacked Density Bonus, Explained
AB 1287, in force since January 2024, lets projects stack up to another 50% density bonus on top of the first 50%, for 100% total.
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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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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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