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.
Bay Area backyard cottages boom as elderly parents and college students flee coronavirus
The global pandemic of COVID-19 has caused families across the world to re-think the ways that we live and work. This SF Chronicle article examines how families have responded to the crisis through increased interest in Accessory Dwelling Units, as a means of bringing family closer together.
The North Bay Business Journal on ADU Trends
Check out this article by Jeff Quakenbush from The North Bay Business Journal on the 2020 ADU trends, quoting our very own ADU Expert Scott Johnson!
The North Bay Business Journal on ADU state laws
Check out this article by Jeff Quakenbush from The North Bay Business Journal on the 2020 ADU state law changes that make it easier than ever to build an ADU, quoting our very own ADU Expert Scott Johnson!
Appeal of San Francisco North Bay ‘granny flats’ grows, but challenges to build them remain
Granny flats have evolved from makeshift additions for an older relative to live out her days to stylish dwellings that could win architectural and design awards.
No longer are these units inhabited just by a certain age group either. That’s because in addition to people constructing accessory dwelling units for family, they are being built as a revenue source for their owners.
Meet our Director: Scott Johnson
We are thrilled to have Scott Johnson leading the way at Napa Sonoma ADU Center. With a strong commitment to affordable housing and sustainable development, Scott has a proven track record of assisting homeowners in building and developing ADUs.
