Sacramento County sees sharp increase in Accessory Dwelling Unit permits amid CA housing crisis - KCRA

Sacramento County sees sharp increase in Accessory Dwelling Unit permits amid CA housing crisis.

With a housing shortage and expensive mortgages, Accessory Dwelling Units — or ADUs — are becoming more common throughout Northern California and could potentially become an affordable housing option.

With a housing shortage and expensive mortgages, Accessory Dwelling Units — or ADUs — are becoming more common throughout Northern California and could potentially become an affordable housing option.

ADUs are essentially tiny homes on your property that can be used as in-law suites, backyard cottages or rental units.

Saba added that their 390-square-foot model unit in Fair Oaks was built fairly quickly, with a permit approved within 30 days.