Los Angeles County has permitted more accessory dwelling units per capita than any other California county, according to an analysis from the Los Angeles Times reported on by Terry Castleman. Surprisingly, low- and middle-income cities are leading the charge as homeowners take advantage of new regulations to build additional units for family members and renters. The city of San Fernando permitted almost 70 ADUs per 1,000 existing housing units in the last six years, a number three times as high as the county average. The change in regulations also revealed the large number of unpermitted ADUs that already existed, many of which now have permits. According to industry experts, ADU owners in lower-income neighborhoods are more likely to rent out their units.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 30, 2024 17:32 UTC