Tag: legislation

All the articles with the tag "legislation".

• 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.

• California ADU Laws Changing January 1, 2027: Two Rewrite Your Fees, One Rewrites Your Power Hookup

  27 Oct, 2026

  AB 956 doubles detached ADUs, SB 1117 collapses impact fees to a 50 sq ft basis, and SB 1196 targets utility energization delays. What each law actually does.