While Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance isn't something that is required for residences (which includes ADUs), there are a number of ways to design and build accessory dwelling units that can allow for greater accessibility, visitability, and use by all people.
Read MoreAlthough interest rates are still at a 15-year high, there are still a few really good reasons to consider building an ADU right now, despite economic uncertainty.
Four new ADU bills going into effect in January 2023 will make it easier to build an accessory dwelling unit throughout the state.
Read MoreADUs and the Napa Sonoma ADU Center were featured this month in Napa Valley Marketplace magazine!
Read MoreHere at the Napa Sonoma ADU Center we see a lot of ADU projects fail to move forward because of the challenges associated with septic systems. So if you are located on a property with a septic system and not able to access city water, this blog post is for you.
Read MoreMany of the homeowners we assist live on property that is zoned “single-family.” However, some folks live on properties that are zoned “multi-family” and that’s what the recently published Guidelines for ADUs on Multi-Family Properties from the statewide nonprofit Casita Coalition is all about.
Read MoreInterested in hearing what Latino/x homeowners in Napa and Sonoma Counties have to say about building ADUs here in our community? If so, check out the field study we commissioned recently conducted on the topic, Casitas Para Más Vecinos/Houses for More Neighbors: Accessory Dwelling Units and Latino/x Homeowners in Napa and Sonoma Counties.
Read MoreAre you gearing up for an ADU project, and want to make sure to track your spending and budget throughout the build? We’re making it as easy as possible for you to do just that with our new Editable ADU Budget Template Spreadsheet, available for free download right here!
Read MoreLiving in the beautiful Napa Valley has many advantages – affordable housing, unfortunately, is not one of them. As all of us in the North Bay are painfully aware, the need for housing, especially for our workforce, has never been greater – ADU Construction Financing is here to help!
Read MoreDid you know that the Napa Sonoma ADU Center does a ton of work behind the scenes collaborating with our local planning, building, and other government agencies in support of ADU development?
Read MoreThe Napa Sonoma ADU Center had the pleasure of joining the Mayor and Town Council of Windsor earlier this month to share about accessory dwelling units and how they can help us increase housing affordability here in our community.
Read MoreEarlier this fall we shared with you about CalHFA’s new ADU grant program which can help eligible homeowners with some of your ADU costs. Learn more here!
Read MoreIf you missed it, check out this article in The Maxable highlighting the cost differences between a prefab ADU and a custom ADU
Read MorePermit Sonoma recently launched a new ADU Rescue Program that allows qualifying ADU owners to ask for an enforcement postponement of up to five (5) years after passing a habitability inspection from a licensed professional. This will be exciting news for many homeowners with property in unincorporated Sonoma County (this program does not apply in any other jurisdictions) who have unpermitted ADUs.
Read MoreIf you haven’t gotten ahold of it already, we highly recommend that you check out the North Coast Builders Exchange 2021-22 Fall/Winter Home Improvement Guide.
Read MoreIf you missed it, check out this article in The Maxable highlighting SB9.
Read MoreIf you missed it, check out this article in The Press Democrat highlighting Sonoma County’s ADU ordinance and a discussion of ADU trends in the county -- including quotes from Napa Sonoma ADU Center Director Renée Schomp as well as the folks at nonprofit Homes for Sonoma!
Read MoreWe here at the Napa Sonoma ADU Center loved this recent spread in the LA Times that shares the story of a build in Southern California complete with gorgeous, inspiring photos and thoughtful design choices.
Read MoreWhen you first get started thinking about building an accessory dwelling unit, it can be easy to get mired in the many questions you may have. That’s why we have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help Napa and Sonoma homeowners in the preliminary stages of the planning process.
Read MoreDoes anyone else look at photos of interior decor to soothe their minds after a long day? We can’t be the only ones! To that end, we have been loving the small space design ideas from Apartment Therapy for years -- especially because the blog highlights actual, real human beings and their actual, real living spaces.
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