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Sewer, Water, Power: ADU Utility Bills
Capacity charges, connection fees, panel upgrades — the $0 to $10,000 range nobody puts in the quote. Why sewer is the most volatile ADU line.
Will an ADU Raise My Property Tax? (Prop 13, Explained)
Building an ADU triggers a property tax reassessment — but only on the new construction, not your whole house. How Prop 13's new-construction rule works, what the assessor actually adds, and why your original tax basis stays protected.
The $32,000 Line Item Nobody Quotes: ADU Contingency
Contractor bids never include contingency — but 10–15% ($32,000–$48,000 on a $320,000 ADU) is the industry standard reserve held by the owner. What it covers, what it doesn't, and how to size it.
Free ADU Plans: 7 California Cities That Hand You the Drawings
Updated: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.
Valuation vs Flat vs Per-Sq-Ft: How Cities Actually Price Your ADU Permit
Three permit pricing models across California cities — valuation-based (Pasadena, Campbell), flat-fee (Fontana $3,195, Chula Vista $3,951), and per-square-foot (Oceanside ~$7,541). How to read any fee schedule before you apply.