In part two of the Housing New Laws series, Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK) attorneys provide key analyses of new housing legislation in 2025 addressing governing urban lot splits and two unit projects, accessory dwelling units...more
In recent years, the California Legislature has enacted bills that reduce local control over the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs). Recent examples include legislation...more
AB 2221 and SB 897 Create Major Changes to California’s ADU Laws -
In nearly every legislative session over the past few years, the California Legislature has enacted bills that reduce local control over the development of...more
Applies to ADUs Constructed by Qualified Nonprofits -
In nearly every legislative session over the past few years, the California Legislature has enacted bills that further reduce local control over the development of...more
Limited Local Control, Affordable Housing Incentives and More -
In what is shaping up to be an annual exercise, COVID-19 notwithstanding, the California Legislature has again enacted new laws to encourage housing...more