Practical guidance on ADU policy, permitting, and construction in San Diego, written from the field by the team at Troia Construction.
A surprising amount of San Diego sits inside the California Coastal Zone, which can add a layer of review to your project. Here is what the overlay actually means and how to plan around it.
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Both are excellent options, but they suit very different lots, budgets, and goals. How to choose the right path.
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SB 1196 would set firm deadlines for utilities to connect ADUs to power, water, and gas, with penalties if they miss them. What it changes for San Diego homeowners.
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The honest answer is "it depends", but on a handful of decisions you control. Here is how we think about ADU budgets.
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California law sets clear deadlines for how quickly cities must process ADU permit applications. What to know before you submit.
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San Diego County approved AB 1033, allowing ADUs in unincorporated areas to be sold separately from the main home. What owners should know.
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San Diego approved roughly 14,500 housing permits in 2025, nearly double the prior year. Why approvals and finished homes are different things.
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California needs about 180,000 homes a year and builds roughly half that. Why prices stay high, and where ADUs fit.
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