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@howtoadu.bsky.social
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12 New ADU Laws in 2025 (HUGE Changes!)
YouTube video by How To ADU
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A summary of how ADUs may be affected by all the new housing laws in California in 2025 - 12 New ADU Laws in 2025 (HUGE Changes!)
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omg chrome launched split view and I can't believe I've been doing this manually for like 15 years
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
omg chrome launched split view and I can't believe I've been doing this manually for like 15 years
If you love ADUs, this legislation would be VERY meaningful.
One small line would update the loan limit for renovation loans and explicitly say the money could be used for ADUs. Just one of the huge, zero-cost changes included in this bipartisan bill!
One small line would update the loan limit for renovation loans and explicitly say the money could be used for ADUs. Just one of the huge, zero-cost changes included in this bipartisan bill!
🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW 🚨
The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, passed by the Senate in October is major bipartisan action on housing! It's a housing bill that shifts many federal incentives for state and local housing policy.
We want to get this bill passed URGENTLY. Here's how you can help 🧵
The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, passed by the Senate in October is major bipartisan action on housing! It's a housing bill that shifts many federal incentives for state and local housing policy.
We want to get this bill passed URGENTLY. Here's how you can help 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If you love ADUs, this legislation would be VERY meaningful.
One small line would update the loan limit for renovation loans and explicitly say the money could be used for ADUs. Just one of the huge, zero-cost changes included in this bipartisan bill!
One small line would update the loan limit for renovation loans and explicitly say the money could be used for ADUs. Just one of the huge, zero-cost changes included in this bipartisan bill!
Reposted by Ryan O’Housing
🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW 🚨
The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, passed by the Senate in October is major bipartisan action on housing! It's a housing bill that shifts many federal incentives for state and local housing policy.
We want to get this bill passed URGENTLY. Here's how you can help 🧵
The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, passed by the Senate in October is major bipartisan action on housing! It's a housing bill that shifts many federal incentives for state and local housing policy.
We want to get this bill passed URGENTLY. Here's how you can help 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW 🚨
The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, passed by the Senate in October is major bipartisan action on housing! It's a housing bill that shifts many federal incentives for state and local housing policy.
We want to get this bill passed URGENTLY. Here's how you can help 🧵
The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, passed by the Senate in October is major bipartisan action on housing! It's a housing bill that shifts many federal incentives for state and local housing policy.
We want to get this bill passed URGENTLY. Here's how you can help 🧵
We were going to live skeet (can we please come up with a better word?) the Berkeley city council to adopt separate sale of ADUs tonight berkeley.granicus.com/player/camer...
But they just pushed it back. Haha, oh darn. Well I have some thoughts that I will share in this thread.
But they just pushed it back. Haha, oh darn. Well I have some thoughts that I will share in this thread.
Council Camera
Live and Recorded Public meetings of Council Camera for City of Berkeley
berkeley.granicus.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:40 AM
We were going to live skeet (can we please come up with a better word?) the Berkeley city council to adopt separate sale of ADUs tonight berkeley.granicus.com/player/camer...
But they just pushed it back. Haha, oh darn. Well I have some thoughts that I will share in this thread.
But they just pushed it back. Haha, oh darn. Well I have some thoughts that I will share in this thread.
Wednesday got kind of crazy so canceling that zoom - if you want to chat about the new ADU rules, reach out directly ryan@how-to-adu.com - I'll run a live stream or meeting soon.
October 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Wednesday got kind of crazy so canceling that zoom - if you want to chat about the new ADU rules, reach out directly ryan@how-to-adu.com - I'll run a live stream or meeting soon.
Officially, every bill I wanted to include in this year's new ADU Rules video was signed into law.
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/10/g...
There are some loose ends to tie up but the primary big movers for ADUs and housing are all resolved.
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/10/g...
There are some loose ends to tie up but the primary big movers for ADUs and housing are all resolved.
Governor Newsom builds on this year’s historic housing reforms, signs legislation to accelerate housing and affordability | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
October 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Officially, every bill I wanted to include in this year's new ADU Rules video was signed into law.
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/10/g...
There are some loose ends to tie up but the primary big movers for ADUs and housing are all resolved.
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/10/g...
There are some loose ends to tie up but the primary big movers for ADUs and housing are all resolved.
New ADU Loan just dropped 👀
www.meriwest.com/personal/hom...
I'm chasing down whether it takes a second position or not, and if it counts rental income and future value of the ADU. Will let y'all know. Could be a banger.
www.meriwest.com/personal/hom...
I'm chasing down whether it takes a second position or not, and if it counts rental income and future value of the ADU. Will let y'all know. Could be a banger.
HomeFast ADU Loan
Apply for an ADU loan with competitive rates and flexible terms. Finance your accessory dwelling unit construction or expansion in the Bay Area today.
www.meriwest.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
New ADU Loan just dropped 👀
www.meriwest.com/personal/hom...
I'm chasing down whether it takes a second position or not, and if it counts rental income and future value of the ADU. Will let y'all know. Could be a banger.
www.meriwest.com/personal/hom...
I'm chasing down whether it takes a second position or not, and if it counts rental income and future value of the ADU. Will let y'all know. Could be a banger.
@governor.ca.gov said in a gaming live stream with @connoreatspants.bsky.social that he hopes we appreciate all the pro-housing legislation he's signing.
WE DO!
www.youtube.com/live/inuZ7mc...
WE DO!
www.youtube.com/live/inuZ7mc...
🔴 Fortnite Friday w/ Governor Gavin Newsom
YouTube video by ConnorEatsPants LIVE
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October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@governor.ca.gov said in a gaming live stream with @connoreatspants.bsky.social that he hopes we appreciate all the pro-housing legislation he's signing.
WE DO!
www.youtube.com/live/inuZ7mc...
WE DO!
www.youtube.com/live/inuZ7mc...
It's happening.
SB 79
AB 253
AB 1061
AB 413
AB 1154
AB 1308
SB 9 (the new one)
All signed into law
Thanks @gavinnewsom.bsky.social !
SB 79
AB 253
AB 1061
AB 413
AB 1154
AB 1308
SB 9 (the new one)
All signed into law
Thanks @gavinnewsom.bsky.social !
October 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It's happening.
SB 79
AB 253
AB 1061
AB 413
AB 1154
AB 1308
SB 9 (the new one)
All signed into law
Thanks @gavinnewsom.bsky.social !
SB 79
AB 253
AB 1061
AB 413
AB 1154
AB 1308
SB 9 (the new one)
All signed into law
Thanks @gavinnewsom.bsky.social !
New ADU Laws in 2026
-teaser of the bills that might get covered
-let me know what piques your interest
youtube.com/shorts/ZgLu4...
-teaser of the bills that might get covered
-let me know what piques your interest
youtube.com/shorts/ZgLu4...
New ADU rules in 2026 - so many sitting on governors desk
YouTube video by How To ADU
youtube.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
New ADU Laws in 2026
-teaser of the bills that might get covered
-let me know what piques your interest
youtube.com/shorts/ZgLu4...
-teaser of the bills that might get covered
-let me know what piques your interest
youtube.com/shorts/ZgLu4...
I'd like to speak with licensed engineers or architects who have takes on AB 253 - would you offer plan certification? Would you avoid it intentionally?
ryan@how-to-adu.com
ryan@how-to-adu.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I'd like to speak with licensed engineers or architects who have takes on AB 253 - would you offer plan certification? Would you avoid it intentionally?
ryan@how-to-adu.com
ryan@how-to-adu.com
Call (916) 445-2841
Press 1 for English, 6 for a live representative
Wait in awkward silence for about 2 minutes before hold music starts to play
When a staffer picks up say you're calling in SUPPORT of the governor signing SB 79 for more homes near transit. Be kind and polite
Press 1 for English, 6 for a live representative
Wait in awkward silence for about 2 minutes before hold music starts to play
When a staffer picks up say you're calling in SUPPORT of the governor signing SB 79 for more homes near transit. Be kind and polite
If you live in California, please call @gavinnewsom.bsky.social at (916) 445-2841 and urge him to sign SB 79. Here's my post about why the bill is so important: publiccomment.blog/p/newsom-s-f...
Newsom's Fateful Choice
Why the governor needs to sign SB 79
publiccomment.blog
October 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Call (916) 445-2841
Press 1 for English, 6 for a live representative
Wait in awkward silence for about 2 minutes before hold music starts to play
When a staffer picks up say you're calling in SUPPORT of the governor signing SB 79 for more homes near transit. Be kind and polite
Press 1 for English, 6 for a live representative
Wait in awkward silence for about 2 minutes before hold music starts to play
When a staffer picks up say you're calling in SUPPORT of the governor signing SB 79 for more homes near transit. Be kind and polite
I'd like to speak to people who understand how the legal community built businesses around ADA enforcement and testers (ie when people sue businesses for not meeting accessibility and accommodation requirements)
ryan@how-to-adu.com
ryan@how-to-adu.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I'd like to speak to people who understand how the legal community built businesses around ADA enforcement and testers (ie when people sue businesses for not meeting accessibility and accommodation requirements)
ryan@how-to-adu.com
ryan@how-to-adu.com
Looks like @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has that signing pen out today. Good time to call and remind him of the strong support for SB 79 and more homes near public transit!
Call 916-445-2841
After that, dial 1, dial 6
Wait in awkward silence for 2 minutes
If you can't wait, dial 3 and leave a voicemail
Call 916-445-2841
After that, dial 1, dial 6
Wait in awkward silence for 2 minutes
If you can't wait, dial 3 and leave a voicemail
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Looks like @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has that signing pen out today. Good time to call and remind him of the strong support for SB 79 and more homes near public transit!
Call 916-445-2841
After that, dial 1, dial 6
Wait in awkward silence for 2 minutes
If you can't wait, dial 3 and leave a voicemail
Call 916-445-2841
After that, dial 1, dial 6
Wait in awkward silence for 2 minutes
If you can't wait, dial 3 and leave a voicemail
Are there any licensed engineers or architects planning to do brisk business around AB 253 if it becomes law?
I would like to vet you, and then send you a lot of business.
ryan@how-to-adu.com
I would like to vet you, and then send you a lot of business.
ryan@how-to-adu.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Are there any licensed engineers or architects planning to do brisk business around AB 253 if it becomes law?
I would like to vet you, and then send you a lot of business.
ryan@how-to-adu.com
I would like to vet you, and then send you a lot of business.
ryan@how-to-adu.com
I love it when the opposition perfectly summarizes a bill and makes it sound cool.
"AB 1154 eliminates the owner-occupancy requirements for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) if the JADU has sanitation facilities separate from the main residence."
--City of Los Alamitos writing in opposition
"AB 1154 eliminates the owner-occupancy requirements for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) if the JADU has sanitation facilities separate from the main residence."
--City of Los Alamitos writing in opposition
October 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I love it when the opposition perfectly summarizes a bill and makes it sound cool.
"AB 1154 eliminates the owner-occupancy requirements for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) if the JADU has sanitation facilities separate from the main residence."
--City of Los Alamitos writing in opposition
"AB 1154 eliminates the owner-occupancy requirements for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) if the JADU has sanitation facilities separate from the main residence."
--City of Los Alamitos writing in opposition
Does anybody have advice on how to interview people and not get super sad when they share their stories?
I imagine this must be something journalists and therapists have special training on. Maybe there's a book about how to cope with this or how to channel empathy into something positive?
I imagine this must be something journalists and therapists have special training on. Maybe there's a book about how to cope with this or how to channel empathy into something positive?
September 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Does anybody have advice on how to interview people and not get super sad when they share their stories?
I imagine this must be something journalists and therapists have special training on. Maybe there's a book about how to cope with this or how to channel empathy into something positive?
I imagine this must be something journalists and therapists have special training on. Maybe there's a book about how to cope with this or how to channel empathy into something positive?
Deep dive researching all the housing the bills that are waiting signatures from @governor.ca.gov Newsom.
SB 79 awaits that big ol' pen. Please sign.
SB 79 awaits that big ol' pen. Please sign.
September 24, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Deep dive researching all the housing the bills that are waiting signatures from @governor.ca.gov Newsom.
SB 79 awaits that big ol' pen. Please sign.
SB 79 awaits that big ol' pen. Please sign.
"Ride in Style to Protest"
It's fun getting a peek behind the curtain.
How do NIMBYs organize protests?
It's fun getting a peek behind the curtain.
How do NIMBYs organize protests?
September 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"Ride in Style to Protest"
It's fun getting a peek behind the curtain.
How do NIMBYs organize protests?
It's fun getting a peek behind the curtain.
How do NIMBYs organize protests?
“If I had a silver bullet, I’d shoot impact fees in the face”
Heard at IMN ADU Conference.
Heard at IMN ADU Conference.
September 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“If I had a silver bullet, I’d shoot impact fees in the face”
Heard at IMN ADU Conference.
Heard at IMN ADU Conference.
me this morning: oh, ezra is trending. wonder if we're talking about abundance again.
me this afternoon: 🫠
me this afternoon: 🫠
September 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
me this morning: oh, ezra is trending. wonder if we're talking about abundance again.
me this afternoon: 🫠
me this afternoon: 🫠
Reposted by Ryan O’Housing
This is my complete map for where SB 79 will apply in LA County for July 2026.
Let me know if you want to see an area zoomed in!
Let me know if you want to see an area zoomed in!
September 15, 2025 at 7:03 AM
This is my complete map for where SB 79 will apply in LA County for July 2026.
Let me know if you want to see an area zoomed in!
Let me know if you want to see an area zoomed in!
"This technique is very powerful..."
Is it just me or does the SB 79 zoning map look a little like the bottom of the Wu Tang Clan coming in around Beverly Hills?
Is it just me or does the SB 79 zoning map look a little like the bottom of the Wu Tang Clan coming in around Beverly Hills?
What’s the “Beverly Hills Carve-Out”?
For cities with a population under 35,000, SB 79 only applies for a quarter-mile rather than a half-mile.
This creates some really weird situations, because a lot of transit stops are near the boarder of two cities
For cities with a population under 35,000, SB 79 only applies for a quarter-mile rather than a half-mile.
This creates some really weird situations, because a lot of transit stops are near the boarder of two cities
September 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"This technique is very powerful..."
Is it just me or does the SB 79 zoning map look a little like the bottom of the Wu Tang Clan coming in around Beverly Hills?
Is it just me or does the SB 79 zoning map look a little like the bottom of the Wu Tang Clan coming in around Beverly Hills?
Reposted by Ryan O’Housing
It's crunch time, YIMBYs! 🗣️Years of work depend on a vote that will happen today. Today is the day to take action. If you've already called/texted/emailed, do it again. If it's your first time, it's not too late. LET'S PASS SB 79 AND FIX CALIFORNIA! cayimby.org/call-sb-79/
Call the Senate to pass SB 79!
Please call your State Senator and urge them to vote YES on SB 79!
cayimby.org
September 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It's crunch time, YIMBYs! 🗣️Years of work depend on a vote that will happen today. Today is the day to take action. If you've already called/texted/emailed, do it again. If it's your first time, it's not too late. LET'S PASS SB 79 AND FIX CALIFORNIA! cayimby.org/call-sb-79/
Calling my state senator live and showing you how to call to support SB 79 for more housing near transit:
youtube.com/live/BeY9lOq...
youtube.com/live/BeY9lOq...
The Last Hurdle - The Biggest Housing Reform in Years (SB 79)
YouTube video by How To ADU
youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Calling my state senator live and showing you how to call to support SB 79 for more housing near transit:
youtube.com/live/BeY9lOq...
youtube.com/live/BeY9lOq...