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Source-backed California residential permit guides for ADUs, house additions, fee research, and plan-check preparation.
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CaliforniaAugust 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Multifamily ADUs in California: how SB 1211's 8-unit rule works
See how many ADUs a California multifamily property can add under SB 1211, including the 8-unit cap, conversion ADUs, parking, and 2026 combinations.
CaliforniaAugust 30, 2026 · 5 min read
New California ADU laws for 2026: how many units can a single-family lot add?
How many ADUs are allowed on a California single-family lot in 2026? See the SB 543 combination, attached and detached ADUs, JADUs, and City limits.
CaliforniaAugust 28, 2026 · 2 min read
How to read an ADU permit fee report
What each line in a GetYourPermit report means, which numbers to trust most, and what to ask the city before you budget.
Los AngelesAugust 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Los Angeles house addition permits: what to check before you draw
Planning a Los Angeles house addition? Check ZIMAS, LADBS review, hillside, historic, and coastal clearances before locking the floor plan.
Walnut CreekAugust 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Walnut Creek ADU permits: how trees and setbacks fit together
Before placing a Walnut Creek detached ADU, confirm jurisdiction, ADU type, four-foot setbacks, tree rules, utilities, and current PRADU availability.