The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance amendment Wednesday that will allow for the separate sale of accessory dwelling units without more eligibility requirements.
The approval puts county policy in line with a state law, Assembly Bill 1033, that took effect in 2024. The updated ordinance will take effect in 30 days.
In addition, county staff will present options in 120 days “that focus on ways to support first-time homeowners and giving existing tenants in ADUs the first chance at purchasing the unit,” according to the Land Use and Environment Group.
ADU homes are additional housing units built alongside a primary residence on a property. They are also sometimes referred to as “granny flats,” “in-law unit” or other nicknames. The structures have become a popular choice for California residents in the face of rising housing prices over the past decade.
(photo: City of San Diego)