Monthly Archives: June 2026

SB 543 and Your ADU: What Changes for San Diego in 2026

By |2026-06-11T11:38:57-07:00June 11th, 2026|ADU News, ADU Resources|

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

Downsize Into Your ADU, Rent Out the House: San Diego Empty-Nester Playbook (2026)

By |2026-06-08T12:41:31-07:00June 8th, 2026|ADU Resources|

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

Does an ADU Raise Property Taxes in San Diego? (2026)

By |2026-06-08T12:02:09-07:00June 8th, 2026|ADU Resources|

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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