Bill > SB1117

This bill modifies existing law regarding fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), which are smaller, secondary housing units on a property. Specifically, it clarifies that any impact fees, which are charges imposed by local governments to offset the cost of new development, for ADUs larger than 750 square feet of interior livable space should only be calculated based on the area exceeding that 750-square-foot threshold, rather than the entire unit's size. This change aims to make ADUs more affordable by reducing the impact fees associated with them, and the bill asserts this is a statewide concern applicable to all cities, including charter cities, meaning it overrides local control on this matter.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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