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ADU Incentives for Affordable Housing
Summary
The council doubled down on incentives to build affordable ADUs — bigger bonuses for deed-restricted units, fee-waiver reworking, and a possible amnesty program for unpermitted units. It rejected a shortcut affidavit idea as unenforceable.
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Last discussed Apr 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Fee waivers could reduce building permit revenue (roughly $17,000 for a 1,200 sq. ft. ADU), offset by more affordable units.
✅Who benefits
Homeowners building ADUs and low-income renters who may occupy them.
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