BuiltADU Blog

California SB 1123: How the Starter Home Revitalization Act Expansion Fast-Tracks Small-Lot Subdivisions
California SB 1123 expands the Starter Home Revitalization Act, opening a ministerial 60 day approval path for small-lot subdivisions of up to 10 starter homes.

Rebuilding After the January 2025 California Fires: The AB 462 Manufactured ADU Pathway
AB 462 allows homeowners rebuilding after the January 2025 California fires to occupy a manufactured ADU before the primary residence is finished. Here is how the pathway works in LA County.

The New HUD Code: Why You Can Now Build a 4-Unit Manufactured Home — And What That Means in California
The HUD Code now allows 4-unit manufactured homes. Combined with SB 1211 and California ADU law, one lot can support up to eight factory-built doors.

MH Advantage Loans in California: 3% Down on a Manufactured Home on Land You Own
Fannie Mae’s MH Advantage loan lets California buyers finance a manufactured home on private land with just 3% down. Here’s how it works and who it’s for.

California SB 1211: You Can Now Build Up to 8 Detached ADUs on Your Multifamily Property
California SB 1211 now allows up to 8 detached ADUs on multifamily lots. Here’s what landowners need to know to take advantage of this law.

California SB 684: How to Split Your Lot and Build Up to 10 Homes Without Discretionary Review
SB 684 lets California landowners subdivide urban lots and build up to 10 units through a by-right process. Here’s how it works and what it means for your property.