ADU for Aging Parents in San Diego: Universal Design Guide
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As of January 1, 2026, your ADU's square footage is measured by interior livable space only. Walls, stairwells, and mechanical rooms no longer eat into your cap — and that quietly changes what you can build. By Daniel Dechner, IL Total Design & Build — design, permit & build under one roof, San Diego CSLB
Home › Articles › Downsize Into Your ADU Downsize Into Your ADU, Rent Out the House: The San Diego Empty-Nester Playbook (2026) By Daniel Dechner, IL Total Design & Build · Updated June 2026 · 9 min read Short answer: For a lot of San Diego empty-nesters, the smartest move isn't selling the family home
Home › Articles › ADU & Property Taxes Will Building an ADU Raise My Property Taxes in San Diego? (2026) By Daniel Dechner, IL Total Design & Build · Updated June 2026 · 9 min read Short answer Yes — but only on the ADU itself, not your whole house. California does not reassess your
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