California’s 2026 Housing Reforms Trigger Construction Boom for Accessory Dwelling Units

San Jose, Thursday, 22 January 2026.
Effective January 1, 2026, California’s streamlined housing laws have ignited a construction surge, enabling homeowners to bypass regulatory hurdles. Notably, San José’s adoption of legislation allowing ADUs to be sold as independent condominiums marks a pivotal shift in affordable homeownership opportunities.