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.
Webinar: Ask Us Anything!

We covered all kinds of topics, including:
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How are ADU projects penciling out in the current economy?
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What are ADU project cost drivers?
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Septic systems, wells, city sewer & ADUs
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Differences between traditional construction and prefab
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What to ask prefab companies when vetting them
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And more!
ASK US ANYTHING – LIVE WEBINAR (September)

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!
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 […]
Webinar: Real-world ADU stories from your neighbors!

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:
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Scott Johnson, ADU Expert for Napa Sonoma ADU Center and Founder, Pocket Housing, LLC
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Kyle, a new ADU homeowner from City of Napa
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Ash & Debbie, two new ADU homeowners from unincorporated Sonoma County
Real-world ADU stories from your neighbors!
Join us next Tuesday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm for a FREE WEBINAR featuring two local homeowners who recently completed their ADUs.
News: Prefab ADUs Coming to North Bay
The Napa Valley Register recently published an article about the proliferation of prefabricated ADUs in the North Bay, quoting our very own Napa Sonoma ADU Center Director on her take on prefabs and how they can help us meet our housing needs.
Napa Sonoma ADU in Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine
ADUs and the Napa Sonoma ADU Center were featured this month in Napa Valley Marketplace magazine!
Generate a passive income stream with an ADU
Your home is likely your largest financial investment. But you can double down on that investment by building an ADU that can generate a passive income stream while also creating a home for a friend, family member, or member of our local workforce.
What’s the Deal with Septic Systems?
Here 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.