Tag: adu

All the articles with the tag "adu".

• 3 ADU Laws Taking Effect Jan 1, 2027 (and What Changes on Your Block)

  28 Oct, 2026

  SB 1117 kills the 750 sq ft impact-fee cliff, SB 1196 forces utility connection deadlines, and AB 956 allows two detached ADUs per lot. All signed Sep 29, 2026 — all effective Jan 1, 2027. What each one changes for your project.

• Free ADU Plans: 7 California Cities That Hand You the Drawings

  Updated:25 Oct, 2026

  Seven California cities offer pre-approved ADU plans — from Chula Vista's 12 SnapADU designs to Pasadena's free city-drawn prototypes. What 'free' actually saves you ($1,000–$3,000 in plan check) and what it doesn't.