As of 2026, AB 1033 is live in both the City of San Diego and San Diego County — meaning homeowners can now sell ADUs as separate condos. Here's what that actually means for your property and finances.
Between 2020 and 2024, Encinitas climbed into the top five jurisdictions in San Diego County for both ADU permits issued and ADUs completed. The city's Pre-Approved ADU (PRADU) program has issued 21 plan-ready permits since 2020. Coastal Zone permit timelines were cut roughly in half by AB 462. And the median home value sits north
La Jolla has the highest ADU rental rates in San Diego County — and some of the tightest Coastal Zone restrictions. Here's what lot constraints and premium construction costs mean for your project.
AB 462 cut Coastal Development Permit timelines to 60 days for San Diego homeowners west of I-5. Here's what changed, what still requires a CDP, and how to move before the rules shift again.
A phase-by-phase breakdown of the ADU construction timeline in San Diego — from design through permit approval to final inspection — with honest timelines from real recent projects.
A complete breakdown of ADU financing in San Diego: HELOCs, construction loans, renovation loans, and state programs — what each costs, who qualifies, and which makes sense for your project.
