Accessory Dwelling Units

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has released an updated Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Handbook.  The ADU Handbook was updated in September 2020 to reflect the latest state laws governing ADU's.  The pdf may be downloaded from the link below.  

Additional information regarding ADU's may be found at HCD's website:


HCD Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Webpage


 ADU TA Handbook Final.pdf


Heidi Kunstal

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