New state laws make it even easier to build an ADU!
Great news: As of January 1, 2020, California passed new state laws that make it easier than ever for homeowners to build ADUs.
Let’s build a bright future for our community
Getting started on your Accessory Dwelling Unit can be a daunting undertaking, and studies show that the average homeowner can spend a couple of years just thinking about their ADU before even beginning the planning process. That’s why when it comes to ADUs, I like to say “There’s no time like the present!”
The Down-Low on a Special Kind of ADU: Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)
Originally appearing on MaxableSpace.com, this post takes readers through the ins-and-outs of JADUs, or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
How to Finance Your ADU Webinar
If you’re curious to hear about all of the options for how to finance your accessory dwelling unit — you’ve come to the right place! This is the place to view our latest webinar, How to Finance Your ADU (for Homeowners in Napa & Sonoma Counties).
Seven Reasons to Start your ADU Project Now, Not Later
Making the decision to take action steps on building an accessory dwelling unit is a big decision — one of the kinds of decisions that it’s easy for anyone to sit on for months — even years — before turning the dream into a reality.
What is Title 24 Energy Efficiency?
If you’re here, you are most likely weighing your options for adding an accessory dwelling unit to your property. That prospect comes with several code requirements that are mandatory for an ADU permit submittal such as structural engineering calculations, electrical diagrams, and site grading/paving plans.
Webinar: A New Way to Finance Building Your Dream ADU!
Join us here to catch a recording of our webinar, A New Way to Finance Building Your Dream ADU!
How to retire on your own terms
If there’s one thing we know about here at the Napa Sonoma ADU Center, it’s the skyrocketing cost to keep a roof over your head in Napa and Sonoma Counties. With the cost of living seeming to increase every day, many local homeowners are anxiously wondering how on earth they will be able to afford to stay in our community as they age on a fixed income.
What’s the Deal with Septic Systems?
Here at the Napa Sonoma ADU Center we see a lot of ADU projects fail to move forward because of the challenges associated with septic systems. So if you are located on a property with a septic system and not able to access city water, this blog post is for you.
Generate a passive income stream with an ADU
Your home is likely your largest financial investment. But you can double down on that investment by building an ADU that can generate a passive income stream while also creating a home for a friend, family member, or member of our local workforce.
