Convert your garage into a living space
On September 27, 2016, Governor Brown signed two accessory dwelling unit bills into State law.
Thanks to a new state law, California homeowners will have an easier time building small second dwellings on their property. This long time acclaimed law gives owners of single residences the option to construct accessory dwelling units (ADU) informally known as back houses or garage conversions as long as they comply with certain guidelines.
Approved by Governor Jerry Brown in September, the bill