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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Napa Sonoma ADU in Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine
ADUs and the Napa Sonoma ADU Center were featured this month in Napa Valley Marketplace magazine!
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 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.
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.
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!