2026 SAN DIEGO ADU & HOME NEWS

Construction Articles2026-05-22T16:47:24-07:00

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San Diego Military ADU Playbook: Put Your BAH to Work (2026)

If you're stationed in San Diego, your Basic Allowance for Housing can cover the carrying costs of a rental ADU. Here's how military homeowners are using BAH to build long-term wealth instead of just paying rent.

Prop 19 & ADUs in San Diego: Protect Your Tax Basis (2026)

Building an ADU can trigger a property tax reassessment — but Prop 19 protects parent-to-child transfers in specific ways. Here's what San Diego homeowners need to know before they break ground.

AB 1033 in San Diego: How the New ADU Condo Law Works in the City and Unincorporated County (2026 Guide)

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.

Building an ADU in Encinitas 2026: Coastal Zone Rules, PRADU Program & Cost

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

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