What’s Next for ADUs?

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As a Building Official, Plans Examiner, or Inspector, you are expected to know how to apply the codes to best serve and protect the public. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are a common housing trend that has grown in popularity among the public, state agencies, developers, and the legislature. So be ready for what’s ahead!

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Why is this code topic important to every code official?

  • ADUs are used to create affordable and flexible housing options, specifically in high-density areas.
  • ​The California Health and Safety Code (HSC), Section 65583(c)(7), requires that cities and counties develop a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of ADUs that can be offered at affordable rent for very-low to moderate-income households.
  • ​The rise in California legislation, including funding laws and local ordinances, making it easier for local ADU development.
  • ADU permits in California rose from 6,000 in 2018 to nearly 16,000 in 2019.
  • Almost 9,000 California ADUs were built from 2018-2019.

What will you learn in this course?

  • Recent history of and emerging trends of ADUs in California.
  • Examples of attached and detached accessory structures, junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), garage conversions, granny flats, and much more.
  • How ADUs are distinguishable from other types of new alternative housing styles.
  • Conventional construction requirements and prescriptive structural and non-structural requirements for ADUs.
  • California laws related to ADUs to understand local jurisdiction authority to regulate these structures.
  • New resources and checklist examples created by building departments throughout California.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the CALBO Office or call 916-457-1103.