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Michael Mueller Minimum parking for accessory structure in Los Angeles?
24 September 2018 | 4 replies

Single family residence in Los Angeles (built in 1962) has only 1 covered parking spot, and a second cannot be added.Do I have to comply with current parking requirements (2 spots) to add a detached accessory structur...

Daniel Johnson ADUs for mutifamily in Los Angeles
24 June 2020 | 14 replies

I am trying to get a clear understanding of if/how I can add an ADU to a triplex I own in Los Angeles just outside of Highland Park. Clear I can do it on a SFR but not positive I can do so for multifamily. Is there an...

Mitchell Gunlock Land with ADUs
13 November 2024 | 8 replies

What do you all think about buying undeveloped land and setting up ADUs to rent out? I'd only look at land that's at least connected to water and power and already has a septic plan in place.

Duane Ward Accessory Hacks vs True Multiplex Investment
1 March 2022 | 7 replies

I've been doing research after seeing so many accessory apartments listed as multifamilies in long island. After understanding the nuances and history more, I'm wondering, are there certain towns or hamlets in long is...

Ani Chat PGE requiring separate metering but CA ADU requirements says otherwise
23 August 2024 | 10 replies

Hi,  I am planning to build an attached ADU. Contacted PGE for upgrading my main panel, they are asking me to have separate main panel meters because the ADU has a separate address.. They keep pointing me to their rul...

Sergey S. Max 40% of total floor area allowed for Accessory Dwelling Unit
11 November 2016 | 1 reply

Some cities in Canada have this strange rule where they do not allow accessory unit to be larger than 40% of total floor area. We just purchased relatively small house and going through conversion of the basement into...

Ronnie S. Should I separate utilities or not with ADU unit in Santa Monica
27 February 2020 | 20 replies

HI Biggerpocket Team!I am about to break ground on the remodel of my home and am building an ADU over my garage for the same property.My question is....is it worth spending the money to separate the utilities or just ...

Garrett Tjoe ADUs and utilities question East Bay California
11 June 2024 | 12 replies

Hi Community, 
Requesting help form all East Bay, California builder/investors experienced with an ADU (Additional dwelling Unit) build.  I am self-managing my ADU build in Oakland, CA and have come across a few snag...

Alex Ericksen How strict is Provo City on definition of "accessory apartment?"
28 October 2019 | 14 replies

Greetings fellow BP friends. I have a few quick questions for any of you familiar with renting/landlording in Provo City, specifically relating to their rules on "accessory apartments." I went under contract this Satu...

Lisa Martin Accessory unit rent not counted as income. What? What? What?
27 October 2023 | 13 replies

We have been careful to document and report all rental income to the IRS from our accessory unit attached to personal residence for the past 4 years.In our current application for investment loans our lender is tellin...