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San Diego ADU Cost: Full 2026 Price Breakdown
An honest, line-by-line look at what an ADU actually costs in San Diego County in 2026 — soft costs, permits, construction, and the surprises most builders don't mention.
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San Diego ADU Permit Process — Timeline & Fees
Everything you need to know about getting an ADU permit in San Diego County in 2026 — the real timeline, real fees, and the traps that quietly kill projects.
How to Finance an ADU in San Diego (2026 Guide)
Every major way to fund an ADU in San Diego in 2026 — with real rate ranges, pros and cons, and the one question that decides which financing is right for you.
San Diego ADU Rental Income by Neighborhood
Real 2026 rent ranges for 1- and 2-bedroom ADUs across San Diego's biggest submarkets, with cap rate math and the neighborhoods where ADUs actually pencil.
Garage Conversion vs Detached ADU: Which Wins?
A decision framework for San Diego homeowners weighing a garage-conversion ADU against a detached build — head-to-head on every number that matters.
California ADU Laws 2026 — A San Diego Guide
The California ADU laws that actually matter in 2026 — occupancy rules, HOA authority, lot-split pathways, and the quiet changes that made SD one of the best ADU markets in the country.
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