San Diego ADU Blog

Do I Need Solar on my Planned ADU? As California moves toward sustainability and renewable energy, the state is requiring the addition of solar to newly built residences including accessory dwelling units (ADUs). When you are planning to add an ADU to your property it’s crucial to understand when and why you need to install […]

The Benefit of Adding ADUs to Your Multifamily Property With the new ADU laws enacted in 2020, owners of multi-family residential structures (properties that contain two or more residential dwellings, such as duplexes, or apartments) have an incredible new opportunity to maximize earning potential by adding one or more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to their

What You Should Know About Owner-Occupancy Regulations Excited about the prospect of having an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in your backyard, but concerned that the small size of your space might mean cramped livability or compromised interior design? Though ADUs are incredibly versatile for their use and add great value to a home, they’re not

Starting with a Feasibility Study Thinking about the possibility of adding an ADU to your property? The first step in your process should start long before your build, with a feasibility study. A feasibility study is an assessment of the placement, practicality and approximate cost of a potential project. Not only is this study useful

Interior Design to Make the Most of Your ADU Excited about the prospect of having an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in your backyard, but concerned that the small size of your space might mean cramped livability or compromised interior design? Though ADUs are incredibly versatile for their use and add great value to a home,

The San Diego Guide to Rent your ADU Are you considering renting out your accessory dwelling unit (ADU)? These units can be a great source of passive income, but it’s important to understand the process and legal requirements before diving in. Here is a step-by-step guide for renting out your ADU: Check the laws and

Looking to Maximize Income from your San Diego Rental Property – Build an ADU! An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or an ADU, is defined as a separate dwelling that is either attached to or detached from a main home. You might know them as granny flats, in-law suites, casitas, guest houses, backyard homes, or companion units.

San Diego Is Ready For Your ADU! A quick search of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations in San Diego could be enough to turn you off of the idea completely. Even just reading through the number of requirements for new ADU builds in the county can be overwhelming for many owners considering this option. However,

Planning The Perfect ADU For Your Property? Here are some key considerations to set you on the path to make the best decisions. What is the optimal placement of your ADU? As you decide on the size and floorplan, it is important to determine the best placement on your property. In other words, where on

Looking to Maximize Income from your San Diego Rental Property – Build an ADU! An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or an ADU, is defined as a separate dwelling that is either attached to or detached from a main home. You might know them as granny flats, in-law suites, casitas, guest houses, backyard homes, or companion units.