10/20/2026
California has made it easier to add an ADU-a separate home on your property with its own kitchen, bathroom and living space.
Think room for aging parents, a little independence for adult children, or potential rental income.
✅ Streamlined approvals for qualifying projects
✅ More flexibility to add housing to your property
✅ Even an HOA generally can’t prohibit a qualifying ADU, although reasonable restrictions may apply
You’ll still need permits, a construction budget and plans that meet your property’s requirements-but that backyard home may be more achievable than you realized.
Curious about how that will add to your property value for your Stevenson Ranch or LA county home? Let’s start the conversation!
Kim and Kathleen | Your Real Estate Team
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