Behind the Homes of Santa Barbara: What Homeowners Need to Know About ADUs in 2026

Are you considering building an ADU or purchasing a home that may already have unpermitted space?

Accessory Dwelling Units (or ADUs, like a backyard “mother-in-law apartment”) are a huge conversation in California right now. With changing state mandates, more ADUs have recently been allowed. If you are a homeowner who is not yet ready to move out of your home, you may be trying to figure out housing for aging parents or adult kids. Or you may have purchased a home with what you think is an ADU, or be looking for a new home with a yard and access. Or, you need rental income.

You need more than just basic information…

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