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Urban Infill & Land Use

How San Diego is making room for more housing—one small lot at a time

San Diego is running out of room to grow—literally. With the city’s developable land nearly built out and housing prices rising faster than income, planners are shifting focus inward...

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Demographic & Market Trends

Florida just legalized ADUs statewide. Here's why San Diego should pay attention

Florida is the latest state to make a bold move on backyard housing. In June 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 184 (SB 184) into law, requiring every local government...

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Policy & Permitting

San Diego scales back ADU incentives: What you need to know

In a closely watched vote on Monday night, the San Diego City Council approved a set of new restrictions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), capping off months of debate over how to balance...

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Cost, ROI & Financing

Here's what building an ADU in San Diego will really cost, and what you might get back

So what does it really cost to build an ADU in San Diego in 2025, and what kind of return can you expect? ADU construction costs vary depending on size, layout...

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Demographic & Market Trends

Backyard Boom: Who's building ADUs in San Diego and why

Across San Diego, backyards, side yards, garages, and sheds are being transformed into Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). These small, flexible structures are...

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Policy & Permitting

New ADU amendments and what they could mean for San Diego

While ADUs are still a common-sense solution to our critical housing needs, the city of San Diego is considering significant changes to its ADU policies. In response to community feedback...

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