Multi-family ADU Guide from Casita Coalition

Many 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.

How to retire on your own terms

If there’s one thing we know about here at the Napa Sonoma ADU Center, it’s the skyrocketing cost to keep a roof over your head in Napa and Sonoma Counties. With the cost of living seeming to increase every day, many local homeowners are anxiously wondering how on earth they will be able to afford to stay in our community as they age on a fixed income.

March News from the Napa Sonoma ADU Center

It’s been a busy and exciting year so far here at the Napa Sonoma ADU Center, between our work with all of the many homeowners across Napa and Sonoma Counties seeking to build accessory dwelling units, plus collaboration with our local government agencies focused on improving ADU permitting processes. We’ve been taking it one tiny nail at a time, and so far – thanks to all of you – we are going strong!

Field Study on ADUs and Latino/x Homeowners in Napa and Sonoma Counties

Interested 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.

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.

Editable ADU Budget Template Spreadsheet

Are 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!

New ADU Loan Product in the News

Living 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!