New ADU laws come to California as 2024 begins

The Nugget

New ADU laws in California as of 2024 allow homeowners to sell ADUs independently from their main houses, aiming to increase home ownership opportunities. However, the consensus is that ADUs alone won't solve the housing crisis.

Make it stick

🏠 Sell ADUs independently to increase home ownership opportunities
🔑 ADUs won't single-handedly solve the housing crisis; diverse housing types are needed
🚪 AB 976 extends the ability to rent ADUs indefinitely
📋 AB 434 requires cities slow to adopt ADUs to have plans in place by next year

New laws in California as of 2024 allow homeowners to sell ADUs independently from their main houses, potentially increasing home ownership opportunities.

There are differing opinions on the new law AB 1033: Supporters believe it can provide more affordable housing options, while critics like Jeff Hter question aligning with state laws and limitations on the number of ADUs on a property.

Rafael Perez from the Cita Coalition sees benefits for homeowners, especially seniors who need extra income and the opportunity to stay in their homes.

Several cities, including San Diego, are evaluating the new laws, with some considering changes to local laws in response.

Although ADUs are seen as a step to help the housing crisis, it is acknowledged that they are not a complete solution, emphasizing the need for diverse housing types and locations.

"ADUs alone won't single-handedly solve our housing crisis. But to really fix it, we're going to need all housing types and all types of neighborhoods for all types of people." - Steve Price
"Before we add more significant changes to ADUs, we need to go back and reexamine what we're trying to get out of the program." - Jeff Hter
"It's a great thing. Hopefully, somewhere to park, and that's what we're really hoping for – that people get this opportunity to own a piece of San Diego that otherwise may be locked out." - Rafael Perez

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