In this webinar, we covered all the details of the new program, including offering several examples of hypothetical homeowners that walk you through just what the return on investment for your ADU could look like with the help of a forgivable loan.
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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.
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Learn from the experts: Paying for Your ADU in the Current Economy
Join experts from Searchlight Lending, RenoFi and others for a roundtable conversation about the multiple ways you can pay for your ADU in the current economic climate.
Prefab ADU tours in Napa!
Nov. 9th, 19th & 30th
PROFESSIONALS Avendors to answer your questions and 3 Prefab ADUs to tour all in 1 LOCATION Crosswalk Community Church - 25901st St - Napa
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November 2: Another LIVE WEBINAR - Ask Us Anything! Plus ADU Tours in Napa on 4 different dates!
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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.
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We covered their financial expertise on how to reasonably pay for your ADU, including answers questions such as:
What's the Return on Investment (ROI) for an ADU with current interest rates what they are (in December 2022)?
What are the financial pros and cons of building an ADU right now?
What loans and grants can you get to pay for an ADU?
What’s the status of the CalHFA ADU predevelopment grant from the State of California?
Is it safe to take out a second mortgage on your house to pay for an ADU?
Napans curious about Accessory Dwelling Units recently had four chances to check out three different prefabricated models and learn more about ADUs from people involved in the different stages of the ADU construction process.
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We covered all kinds of topics, including:
How are ADU projects penciling out in the current economy?
What are ADU project cost drivers?
Septic systems, wells, city sewer & ADUs
Differences between traditional construction and prefab
What to ask prefab companies when vetting them
And more!
The Napa Valley Register recently published an article about the new loan forgiveness program in Napa County to spur more ADU builds.
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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.
Four new ADU bills going into effect in January 2023 will make it easier to build an accessory dwelling unit throughout the state.
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We covered all kinds of topics, including:
How are ADU projects penciling out in the current economy?
What are ADU project cost drivers?
Septic systems, wells, city sewer & ADUs
Differences between traditional construction and prefab
What to ask prefab companies when vetting them
And more!
Join us THURSDAY, September 29 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for an ADU webinar where you can Ask Us Anything about accessory dwelling units!
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Thanks to generous support from Napa Valley Community Foundation and Community Foundation Sonoma County among others, our nonprofit has been able to provide hundreds of accessory dwelling unit consults free of charge during our two-year pilot stage to all homeowners, regardless of income.
Consultations scheduled after August 31 will require a $150 payment from the homeowner prior to scheduling. The ADU feasibility consults have a total value of $350, and the Foundations will continue to subsidize the balance for all homeowners as an incentive.
Join us in downtown Santa Rosa to tour model prefab ADUs and meet with ADU vendors and professionals to answer YOUR questions!
Join us here to catch a recording of our webinar, Real-world ADU stories from your neighbors! We were joined by four panelists for the webinar:
Scott Johnson, ADU Expert for Napa Sonoma ADU Center and Founder, Pocket Housing, LLC
Kyle, a new ADU homeowner from City of Napa
Ash & Debbie, two new ADU homeowners from unincorporated Sonoma County
Join us next Tuesday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm for a FREE WEBINAR featuring two local homeowners who recently completed their ADUs.