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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From first meeting to move-in, most San Diego ADUs take 10–18 months. Here's an honest phase-by-phase breakdown — design, permits, construction — and the specific delays that stretch timelines.
Six ways to fund a San Diego ADU in 2026, ranked by cost and realistic access: HELOCs, construction loans, cash-out refis, ADU-specific programs, and more — with plain-English trade-offs for each.
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