California ADU Laws 2026: What Santa Clarita Homeowners Need to Know
California law sets the floor for ADU rules, and cities must follow it. Cities have to allow ADUs within state
ADU Laws & Permits
ADU Laws & Permits
California and Santa Clarita ADU rules: size, setbacks, height, parking, HOAs, permits, and new laws such as AB 956.
ADU Laws & Permits
New California Law Allows Two Detached ADUs on One Lot (AB 956 Explained)
AB 956, signed by Governor Newsom on September 29, 2026, lets California homeowners build up to two detached, new-construction ADUs
ADU Laws & Permits
How Many ADUs Can You Build on One Lot in California? (2026 and 2027 Rules)
Today, a California single-family lot can generally combine one converted ADU, one detached new-construction ADU, and one Junior ADU, for
ADU Laws & Permits
HOAs and ADUs in California: What Your HOA Can and Cannot Block
In California, an HOA can’t prohibit or unreasonably restrict an ADU on a lot zoned for single-family use. Civil Code
ADU Laws & Permits
Why ADU Permits Get Rejected: 8 Common Reasons and How to Avoid Them
Outright ADU permit denials are uncommon in California, because state law limits the reasons a city can deny a compliant
How Long Does an ADU Permit Take in Santa Clarita?
Learn how we’re streamlining ADU permit processing times in Santa Clarita through efficient systems, digital solutions, and expert guidance to help homeowners build faster and smarter.
Santa Clarita ADU Size, Setback, Height, and Parking Rules (2026)
Discover the essential ADU size limitations in Santa Clarita properties. We break down local regulations, lot requirements, and maximum dimensions for your next build