In housing-strapped Los Angeles, a single mom adds an ADU to accommodate her three teenagers and aging parents.

This is in accordance with Assembly Bill No. 1332 which requires each local agency to develop a program for the pre-approval of ADU plans by Jan. 1. An ADU is an attached or a detached residential ...

Built legally, a custom ADU might cost anywhere from $500 to $600 per square foot, meaning that a 1,000-square-foot in-law unit could cost around $500,000. Pre-fabricated units go for around $280,000.

States are easing rules for ADU construction to address housing shortages, but local municipalities must step up to make a ...

GOLETA, CA, October 30, 2024 – The City of Goleta is accepting submissions from design professionals for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plans to be considered for preapproval. This is in accordance ...