Sacramento County now has a selection of detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans available for use by residents who live in the unincorporated part of the County, free of charge! These ADU plans meet all of the 2022 Residential Building Code requirements and come pre-approved by the Building Permits and Inspection Division of the Department […]
Development permits have been filed seeking the approval of a new residential project proposed for development at 536 Wilson Avenue in Sacramento. The project proposal includes the construction of a two-story building offering eight residential units. The project site is a parcel spanning an area of 0.47 acres. The scope of work includes the construction […]
Whatever name they go by—granny flats, in-law suites, backyard bungalows, casitas—accessory dwelling units in California have exploded over the last several years. The number of these small homes permitted each year increased by more than 15,000% between 2016 and 2022. Last year, 1 in 5 of all new homes in the Golden State were ADUs. […]
Richard Adu Gyamfi Dr. Richard Adu-Gyamfi, the 2021/22 Mo Ibrahim Fellow at the International Trade Centre in Geneva, stresses the urgent need for Africa to prioritize efficient financial management over simply seeking more funding. This is crucial for the continent to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. In an interview with News Ghana, […]
Want to live large but on a lesser footprint in a smaller-than-normal dwelling? Consider a tiny home or accessory dwelling unit (ADU). These structures emphasize spatial efficiency and generate big savings thanks to their lower square footage. That begs an important tiny home vs. ADU question: Which is right for you? To make a more […]
Published on July 09, 2024 The Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) invites the community to join virtual meetings to learn about upcoming changes to regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Tucson and provide input. The Arizona State Legislature recently passed HB 2720, which provides greater flexibility in the development of ADUs. This bill requires […]
Press release from the City of Arcata: The City of Arcata has been awarded a $1 million grant to promote building housing in the community. The City of Arcata is excited to announce that it was awarded a $1 million PRO Housing Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding will be […]