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Setback and Egress FAQs: Converting a detached garage to an ADU in Berkeley
This applies specifically to garage-to-ADU conversions in Berkeley, but most cities in the US will have similar rules. Read on if you’re considering turning your detached garage or shed into an accessory dwelling…
What to Expect from the New Avenue ADU Designers in the Bay Area
The Bay Area ADU scene is booming. Lots of homeowners are putting up accessory dwellings, and there are several reasons…
Property tax increase when building an ADU in Berkeley, CA
A small accessory building like this one costs around $208,000 for design, permitting, all site work/engineering, and construction. When adding a backyard cottage or in-law suite of this size in Berkeley, you can expect to see a tax increase equal to about one-half of one percent of the full cost of the project. Here's what that means for this Berkeley home.
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