Napa Sonoma ADU in the News: New director leads center to promote Napa accessory dwelling units
Check out this article about the Napa Sonoma ADU Center in the Napa Valley Register, where I share about my vision for the Napa Sonoma ADU Center and the surprising impact of COVID-19 on homeowners’ ADU plans.
Napa Sonoma ADU featured in North Bay Business Journal: “Nonprofit helps with the housing shortage”
The Napa Sonoma ADU Center is grateful to the North Bay Business Journal for helping spread the word to local homeowners and housing professionals about our nonprofit and the work we do to support folks in building accessory dwelling units! Check out the full article at this link or below! From the North […]
The North Bay Business Journal on ADU Trends
Check out this article by Jeff Quakenbush from The North Bay Business Journal on the 2020 ADU trends, quoting our very own ADU Expert Scott Johnson!
The North Bay Business Journal on ADU state laws
Check out this article by Jeff Quakenbush from The North Bay Business Journal on the 2020 ADU state law changes that make it easier than ever to build an ADU, quoting our very own ADU Expert Scott Johnson!
Smart Small Space Ideas from Apartment Therapy
Does 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.
LA Times Article: Get inspiration for your ADU
We 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.
Press Democrat Article on ADUs in Sonoma County
If 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!
Maxable Article on SB9
If you missed it, check out this article in The Maxable highlighting SB9.
Find Your Professional Team in the NCBE Home Improvement Guide
If 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.
Permit Sonoma’s New ADU Rescue Program for Unpermitted ADUs
Permit 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.
CalHFA’s $40K ADU Grant Program
Earlier 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!
SoCoNews Article: Windsor Council Onboard to Increase ADU Production
The 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.
Napa Sonoma ADU in the News & Napa ADU numbers rising
The Napa Sonoma ADU Center was featured in the news recently, and more importantly, the article highlights the excellent news that ADU numbers have continued to increase over the past years across multiple Napa jurisdictions.
Napa Sonoma ADU Director Named Top Forty Under 40 Professional in SF North Bay
Curious to learn more about the Director of the Napa Sonoma ADU Center? Check out her profile in the North Bay Business Journal’s Top Forty Under 40 Professionals in the San Francisco North Bay.
Napa Sonoma ADU in Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine
ADUs and the Napa Sonoma ADU Center were featured this month in Napa Valley Marketplace magazine!
Efforts to ease Accessory Dwelling Unit building process continue in Napa County
By Edward Booth, Napa Valley Register This Spring, the Napa Valley Register did a deep dive into ongoing efforts in Napa County to foment ADU development and support local homeowners. Here are some snippets from the article; click here to read the full article. “[E]asing approval of permit applications doesn’t help residents figure out if […]
NEW ADU Laws Coming in Jan 2023
Four new ADU bills going into effect in January 2023 will make it easier to build an accessory dwelling unit throughout the state.
News: Napa County launches program to spur ADU construction
The Napa Valley Register recently published an article about the new loan forgiveness program in Napa County to spur more ADU builds.
Interest rates are high, but ADUs are still worth considering
Although 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.
Appeal of San Francisco North Bay ‘granny flats’ grows, but challenges to build them remain
Granny flats have evolved from makeshift additions for an older relative to live out her days to stylish dwellings that could win architectural and design awards.
No longer are these units inhabited just by a certain age group either. That’s because in addition to people constructing accessory dwelling units for family, they are being built as a revenue source for their owners.
