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AB/SB ADU Updates: How California’s 2025 Laws Change What You Can Build

Posted on May 25, 2026May 20, 2026 by Steven Somers

If you own property in the Golden State, you have likely noticed the backyard building boom. To combat an ongoing housing shortage, state legislators have […]

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Posted in BlogTagged AB 2533, Accessory Dwelling Unit, ADU, California ADU Laws, SB 1211

5 Common Reasons ADU Permits Get Rejected in Los Angeles (And How to Avoid Them)

Posted on April 27, 2026April 24, 2026 by Jason Somers

In the LA real estate market, a backyard home is a powerful investment—but only if it survives the city counter. Every week your designs spend […]

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Posted in BlogTagged ADU, Los Angeles, Permits

How Long Does It Take to Get an ADU Permit in Los Angeles? A 2026 Timeline Breakdown

Posted on March 16, 2026March 13, 2026 by Jason Somers

If you have heard that new California laws make building backyard homes instant, you have been given only half the story. While regulations are friendlier […]

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Posted in BlogTagged ADU, Construction, Los Angeles, Permits

Calculating the Cost of an Accessory Dwelling Unit

Posted on October 5, 2020October 2, 2020 by Jason Somers

In California, it’s possible for homeowners to add additional living units directly to their properties in the form of an accessory dwelling unit. An accessory […]

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