Are you interested in building an ADU but don't know where to start? In this video, we'll uncover the secrets of an ADU and give you a California Homeowners Guide to help you design and build an ADU.
An ADU is a great way to increase your home's value and expand your living space. In this video, we'll give you the inside scoop on ADUs and share with you the best resources for buying an ADU in California. We'll also provide tips on how to negotiate a good price and find the perfect ADU for you. So be sure to watch this video to learn all you need to know about ADUs!
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If you watched my last video, which was a summary of the changes that have happened to ADUs over the last 3 years, you might have come away with more questions than answers. That is why I am revisiting the subject. I will dive deeper into the requirements and restrictions for ADUs and JADUs.
The main items I want to discuss in this video are the planning responsibilities, the size requirements and restrictions, parking, and the difference between an ADU and a JADU.
Planning departments have very little say when it comes to ADUs.
No minimum lot size
Size of an ADU -
The minimum size is 150sf
The maximum size is 1,200 sf (detached)
Some jurisdictions may limit attached ADUs’ size to 50% of the square footage of the existing residence but not less than 850 SF
The law prohibits local planning from establishing a max size of an ADU of less than 850 SF or 1,000 SF if the ADU contains more than one bedroom.
The updated law also eliminated the development impact fees on a detached ADU if it is at most 750 SF - that can save you thousands of dollars. Fees charged on sizes above 750 SF should be proportionately charged when compared to a new single-family residence. What does that mean - say you had a single-family residence that was 2,000 sf and an ADU was 1,000 SF. The fees for the ADU should be 50% of the 2,000 SFR. No school fees if the ADU is less than 500 SF
Parking:
You are allowed to convert your garage into an ADU and not replace the lost parking spaces in the garage if your property is located within a half mile of public transit.
ADU v JADU, what’s the difference?
An ADU can be attached or detached from the main house with the size I talked about before. A JADU is limited to 500 SF within the existing footprint of the existing residence. Like a garage or basement. You are allowed to add some square footage to the existing residence for egress
Each property is allowed to have one ADU (detached) and one JADU (attached)
Multi-family properties can add up to (2) ADU to their property but at most 25% of the multi-family units. If you have a property with a duplex, triplex, or Fourplex, you can add one unit. If you have 8 units, then you can add (2) ADUs.
Eliminates all owner-occupancy requirements until Jan 1, 2025
Here’s a bonus for you - the local jurisdiction has 60 days to approve the ADU, or it is approved. Though I have not seen this actually happen. In fact, I had one local jurisdiction (who will remain nameless) call to tell me that my permit application was going to be canceled because they would not be able to meet the 60-day deadline - but I could sign a waiver, and the permit process would continue.
I have provided a
Link to California Department of Housing and Community Development’s ADU Handbook
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These are all great reasons to build an ADU on your property. If you are considering adding one to your property, I would like to help you with your design; there is a link below for a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your options.
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