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ADUs & JADUs on the California Coast: Permits, Rentals & Tax

Adding an ADU or JADU in the California coastal zone gets you a second rentable unit — if you can clear the Coastal Commission and your city’s STR rules. This category covers CCC entitlement, property-tax reassessment thresholds (only the new ADU portion gets reassessed under CA rules), and the STR restrictions most cities apply when an ADU/JADU is on the parcel.

8 articles in this category.

Modern detached ADU in a suburban Southern California neighborhood, tree-lined residential street, mid-century ranch
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AB 1033 ADU Sales and Condo Conversions in California

AB 1033 allows cities to authorize separate ADU sales as condos. We break down the opt-in landscape, Davis-Stirling HOA mandates, financing hurdles, and the coastal investor math.

Paul Johnston Apr 27, 2026 12 min
Tree-lined inland Orange County street with mid-century ranch homes
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SB 9 Lot Splits in Coastal California

SB 9's ministerial lot-split pathway is suspended inside the Coastal Zone, but discretionary splits remain viable under Local Coastal Programs, if you know the timeline and the LCP rules.

Paul Johnston Apr 22, 2026 11 min
Navigate California Coastal Commission jurisdiction, setback rules, and local ordinances for Orange County beach-city ADU
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Orange County Coastal ADU Setbacks

Orange County coastal ADU development requires navigating CCC jurisdiction, setback requirements, and city ordinances. This guide clarifies entitlement pathways for SFR owners.

Paul Johnston Dec 18, 2025 12 min
Navigate California Coastal Commission permits for JADU conversions in San Diego. Complete guide to AB 2221 compliance
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San Diego JADU Permits in the Coastal Zone

Converting existing space to a JADU in coastal San Diego requires CCC coordination. This guide covers AB 2221 compliance, permit strategy, and approval timelines.

Paul Johnston Dec 10, 2025 14 min