ADU Basics
What an accessory dwelling unit is and the common types.
Education
California ADU Guide
Clear information to help California homeowners understand ADUs before making major decisions.
California ADU Rules
How statewide law and local processes work together.
Size & Setbacks
The dimensional questions homeowners ask first.
Garage Conversions
Converting existing space instead of building new.
Planning & Permits
The path from plan set to approved permit.
ADU Costs
What drives the cost of an ADU project.
Financing
Common ways homeowners fund construction projects.
Choosing Professionals
Who you may need and when to bring them in.
Construction Process
What happens on site, stage by stage.
Common Questions
Frequently asked homeowner questions.
In development
Full guide articles, with sourcing and citations to official California and local government resources, are being written now. This page establishes the guide structure.
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