2026 ADU Laws are Bringing BIG Changes

🔴 Free ADU Brainstorm 🔴 https://calendly.com/adu-consulation/... Schedule a free 15 minute consultation today. 🔴 The Secret to Good ADU Design 🔴 https://joseph-peretz.thinkific.com/p... Get a glimpse into how my brain works when I design ADUs, including analyses of some of my most successful projects. Prefer a blog? https://www.neobuildersadu.com/post/c... It’s a new year, which means a new round of California ADU laws. In this video, I break down the most important ADU bills you need to know going into 2026, and how they impact real homeowners trying to build right now. California has been passing ADU legislation every year since 2017 for one simple reason: ADUs work. After designing and building over 100 ADUs, I’ve seen firsthand how life-changing these units can be. That’s why I’m back with another ADU law update to help you avoid confusion, delays, and unnecessary costs. 📌 TIMESTAMPS 00:17 - ADU Review SB 543 Intro (Major Clarifications) 01:34 - ADU & JADU size clarified (interior livable space) 03:14 - Impact fee exemptions explained 04:13 - How many ADUs you can build on one lot 05:17 - What “ministerial approval” really means 05:50 - New 15-day completeness deadline 07:04 - Appeals, fire sprinklers & utility connections AB 1154 Intro (JADU Owner-Occupancy Changes) 07:57 - When owner-occupancy is no longer required AB 462 – Coastal Zone ADUs (Huge for LA) 09:07 - Coastal Development Permit exemptions 09:58 - Why this is a big deal for Los Angeles 10:43 - Urgency statute & current status 10:49 - Final thoughts & what this means for homeowners If you’re new here, my name is Joseph Peretz. I’ve spent the last 7+ years helping homeowners navigate the ADU process. If you still have questions after watching, I offer free 15-minute phone consultations. You’ll find the link below. https://josephperetz.paperform.co/ Check out our instructional playlist below.. 🔴 PLAYLIST: How to Build your Own ADU Garage Conversion    • How to Build Your Own ADU Garage Conversion   🔴WATCH MORE ADU PROPERTY TOURS HERE 🔴 ADU Garage conversion in Los Angeles-    • ADU Garage conversion in Los Angeles- Acce...   Belong by Moavii |    / @moaviimusic   Free To Use | https://freetouse.com/music Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com