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Bay Area embracing ADUs amid housing crisis - are they worth the investment? - ABC7 San Francisco

Bay Area homeowners are increasingly turning to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a potential solution to the region's escalating housing crisis, with median home prices in San Jose reaching nearly $

abc7news.com · Jul 30

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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Are All The Rage In California, But Slow To Catch On Everywhere Else

Accessory dwelling units have surged in popularity across California, now representing nearly one in five homes constructed statewide. The secondary housing units, which include converted garage apart

housingnotes.com · Jul 26

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San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs - ABC7 San Francisco

San Jose has become the first city in California to implement AB 1033, a new state law that allows property owners to sell accessory dwelling units (ADUs) separately from their primary homes. The ordi

abc7news.com · Jul 19

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Seattle's ADU boom continues, outnumbering single-family permits 2 to 1

Seattle's ADU boom continues, outnumbering single-family permits 2 to 1  KUOW

kuow.org · Jul 17

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“Informal” Housing – It’s Not Just a Formality

A new study analyzing satellite imagery of San Jose has revealed that approximately 78% of detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) built between 2016 and 2020 were constructed without proper permits.

cayimby.org · Jul 05

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This California city is letting owners sell ADUs as starter homes. Will it be a housing revolution?

San José has become the first California city to allow homeowners to sell accessory dwelling units separately from their primary residence, marking a potential shift in how the state addresses its aff

latimes.com · Jun 14

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New planning tool arrives as California prepares for more accessory dwelling units

A California planning firm has launched a new digital tool to help municipalities comply with an upcoming state mandate requiring preapproval processes for accessory dwelling units by January 1, 2025.

housingwire.com · Jun 06

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ADUs Accounted For 20% Of California's New Home Construction In 2023

Accessory Dwelling Units represented 20 percent of all new home construction in California during 2023, according to a recent California Department of Finance study. This marks a significant increase

finance.yahoo.com · Jun 06

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New pre-approved ADU plans now available - City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)

New pre-approved ADU plans now available  City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)

portland.gov · Apr 29