ADU Laws & Permits

Most ADU content online is written for a homeowner with a single-family backyard and one extra unit in mind. That’s […]

Ask anyone who has gone through the ADU design process where their project nearly stalled, and parking comes up almost

Homeowners remain confused about how California SB 9 — officially the California HOME Act — interacts with standard ADU law.

If you have an unpermitted guest house, garage conversion, or backyard cottage, you’re far from alone. Thousands of California homeowners

It’s the first question every homeowner asks: Can I build an ADU on my property? And the frustrating reality is

You’ve done the research, found a contractor, and spent weeks on design. Then the city sends back your plans with

You’ve done the research, run the numbers, and decided that building an ADU — a backyard cottage, a garage conversion,

The number of states where ADUs are legal continues to grow in 2026 as cities look for solutions to rising

ADUs are rapidly becoming one of the smartest ways for homeowners to create rental income, add living space, and boost

Florida’s rising housing costs are pushing more homeowners to explore ADUs as a way to earn rental income or add

Many ADU projects get delayed for one simple reason: a misunderstanding of ADU setback requirements. Even a small mistake in

Planning to build a backyard rental, guest house, or home office in Texas? You’re not alone. More homeowners are investing

California’s housing market is tighter than ever — and that’s why California ADU laws are getting serious attention in 2026.