Construction Finances Permits Zoning 
Santa Cruz Architect
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Just recently, Freddie Mac updated their ADU financing options and CalHFA extended their ADU Grant Program to help even more homeowners build backyard homes. While the Senate voted to pass the law, it will need to be re-reviewed by the Committee on Governance and Finance before it can be passed into law. Concurrent Permit Review.
Santa Cruz Architect
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Currently, California properties having ADUs are not permitted to be condoized – AB 1003 proposes to change that. AB 1033 would also be advantageous to current homeowners who could use the sale of an ADU to help finance its construction. within single-family zoned neighborhoods. Unlike high density (e.g.,
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Santa Cruz Architect
MARCH 19, 2024
This legislation, signed into law on September 16, 2021, aims to address the state’s housing crisis by providing homeowners with a streamlined process to subdivide their urban single-family residential lots and construct additional residential units. Estimates suggest a need for 3.5 SB-9 in Practice: What Can You Build?
Dwell
JUNE 21, 2022
The city’s low-density zoning reform in August of last year opened the door to lot splits and smallplexes—and developers, homeowners, and lenders have gotten busy building. In 2015, Eric Thompson heard that his city of Portland, Oregon, was considering overhauling its low-density zoning.
Santa Cruz Architect
JULY 16, 2023
Permits For ADUs Although all ADUs require a building permit, no discretionary approvals (i.e. those requiring public hearing or development permit processing) are required, and these permits cannot be challenged nor appealed by neighboring property owners.
Dwell
AUGUST 2, 2023
Rendering courtesy of Lehrer Architects and Kadre Architects The city partnered with smaller architecture firms to design plans for ADUs —emphasizing good design and affordability—that would be pre-approved for permitting ease. You can’t just download it, pay the fee, and get a permit.
BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2023
Ian Reves High-rise Construction Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Building Owners Interior Architecture When the calendar flipped to 2023, many property owners and managers—as well as tenants of office buildings—asked, “Finally, is this the year people come back on site?” 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.
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