The full SB 1211 atlas

1073 explainer pages covering every California city, property type, topic, and combination. Pick a thread.

Cities by region (79)

Bay Area

San FranciscoSan Francisco County · $3,100/mo · 12,000 lotsOaklandAlameda County · $2,700/mo · 9,500 lotsSan JoseSanta Clara County · $2,900/mo · 11,000 lotsBerkeleyAlameda County · $2,800/mo · 3,200 lotsFremontAlameda County · $2,900/mo · 3,200 lotsHaywardAlameda County · $2,500/mo · 3,100 lotsRichmondContra Costa County · $2,400/mo · 2,800 lotsConcordContra Costa County · $2,400/mo · 2,600 lotsWalnut CreekContra Costa County · $2,700/mo · 1,700 lotsSanta RosaSonoma County · $2,300/mo · 2,900 lotsNapaNapa County · $2,400/mo · 1,400 lotsVallejoSolano County · $2,100/mo · 2,700 lotsFairfieldSolano County · $2,100/mo · 2,200 lotsVacavilleSolano County · $2,000/mo · 2,000 lotsDaly CitySan Mateo County · $2,700/mo · 1,600 lotsSan MateoSan Mateo County · $3,000/mo · 1,900 lotsRedwood CitySan Mateo County · $3,000/mo · 1,700 lotsPalo AltoSanta Clara County · $3,300/mo · 1,100 lotsMountain ViewSanta Clara County · $3,100/mo · 1,500 lotsSunnyvaleSanta Clara County · $3,000/mo · 2,100 lotsSanta ClaraSanta Clara County · $2,900/mo · 1,900 lots

LA Metro

Los AngelesLos Angeles County · $2,400/mo · 45,000 lotsLong BeachLos Angeles County · $2,500/mo · 8,000 lotsSanta MonicaLos Angeles County · $3,500/mo · 1,800 lotsGlendaleLos Angeles County · $2,600/mo · 3,400 lotsPasadenaLos Angeles County · $2,700/mo · 3,100 lotsBurbankLos Angeles County · $2,600/mo · 2,900 lotsAlhambraLos Angeles County · $2,300/mo · 2,400 lotsTorranceLos Angeles County · $2,500/mo · 2,700 lotsEl MonteLos Angeles County · $2,200/mo · 2,200 lotsDowneyLos Angeles County · $2,300/mo · 2,300 lotsInglewoodLos Angeles County · $2,400/mo · 2,900 lotsPomonaLos Angeles County · $2,100/mo · 3,100 lotsLancasterLos Angeles County · $1,700/mo · 1,700 lotsPalmdaleLos Angeles County · $1,700/mo · 1,700 lotsSanta ClaritaLos Angeles County · $2,400/mo · 1,900 lots

Orange County

AnaheimOrange County · $2,400/mo · 6,500 lotsIrvineOrange County · $2,900/mo · 2,400 lotsHuntington BeachOrange County · $2,700/mo · 2,800 lotsSanta AnaOrange County · $2,400/mo · 4,200 lotsCosta MesaOrange County · $2,700/mo · 2,200 lotsFullertonOrange County · $2,500/mo · 2,400 lotsOrangeOrange County · $2,500/mo · 1,900 lotsGarden GroveOrange County · $2,400/mo · 2,900 lotsWestminsterOrange County · $2,400/mo · 2,300 lots

San Diego

San DiegoSan Diego County · $2,300/mo · 18,000 lotsChula VistaSan Diego County · $2,300/mo · 3,500 lotsOceansideSan Diego County · $2,400/mo · 2,800 lotsEscondidoSan Diego County · $2,200/mo · 2,700 lotsCarlsbadSan Diego County · $2,700/mo · 1,900 lots

Inland Empire

RiversideRiverside County · $1,800/mo · 6,800 lotsSan BernardinoSan Bernardino County · $1,700/mo · 5,100 lotsOntarioSan Bernardino County · $1,900/mo · 3,200 lotsPalm SpringsRiverside County · $2,200/mo · 1,900 lotsMurrietaRiverside County · $2,000/mo · 1,800 lotsTemeculaRiverside County · $2,100/mo · 1,700 lotsCoronaRiverside County · $2,000/mo · 2,300 lotsMoreno ValleyRiverside County · $1,900/mo · 2,700 lotsFontanaSan Bernardino County · $1,900/mo · 2,700 lotsRancho CucamongaSan Bernardino County · $2,100/mo · 2,200 lotsVictorvilleSan Bernardino County · $1,700/mo · 1,800 lotsHesperiaSan Bernardino County · $1,700/mo · 1,500 lots

Central Valley

SacramentoSacramento County · $1,900/mo · 14,000 lotsFresnoFresno County · $1,500/mo · 7,800 lotsBakersfieldKern County · $1,450/mo · 5,500 lotsStocktonSan Joaquin County · $1,600/mo · 4,800 lotsModestoStanislaus County · $1,500/mo · 3,700 lotsChicoButte County · $1,700/mo · 1,900 lotsReddingShasta County · $1,500/mo · 1,500 lots

Central Coast

OxnardVentura County · $2,300/mo · 3,400 lotsVenturaVentura County · $2,500/mo · 2,100 lotsThousand OaksVentura County · $2,700/mo · 1,800 lotsSimi ValleyVentura County · $2,400/mo · 1,500 lotsCamarilloVentura County · $2,300/mo · 1,300 lotsSalinasMonterey County · $2,100/mo · 2,400 lotsMontereyMonterey County · $2,700/mo · 900 lotsSanta CruzSanta Cruz County · $2,900/mo · 1,100 lotsSanta BarbaraSanta Barbara County · $2,900/mo · 1,300 lotsSan Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo County · $2,400/mo · 1,100 lots

Property types (12)

Duplex2-unit · up to 3 new homesTriplex3-unit · up to 4 new homesFourplex / 4-unit4-unit · up to 5 new homes5-unit apartment5-unit · up to 6 new homes6-unit apartment6-unit · up to 7 new homes8-unit apartment8-unit · up to 10 new homes10-unit apartment10-unit · up to 10 new homes12-unit apartment12-unit · up to 11 new homes16-unit apartment16-unit · up to 12 new homes20-unit apartment20-unit · up to 13 new homes24-unit apartment24-unit · up to 14 new homes32-unit apartment32-unit · up to 16 new homes

Topics (30)

SB 1211 parking requirementsHow SB 1211 changes parking rules: cities can no longer require 1:1 replacement for parking removed to build ADUs.SB 1211 vs SB 9SB 9 covers single-family lot splits; SB 1211 covers multifamily ADUs. They complement, not overlap.SB 1211 vs AB 1033AB 1033 lets ADUs be sold as condos. SB 1211 lets you build more of them. Used together, they enable separate-sale multifamily ADUs.What 'ministerial approval' means under SB 1211No public hearings, no design review, no neighborhood-character findings. Objective standards only.Objective standards under SB 1211Setbacks, height, fire access, building code. What cities can and cannot review.SB 1211 ADU cost calculatorStick-built ADUs run $250-$450/sf in California. Factory-built drops that significantly.SB 1211 permit timelineMinisterial review compresses entitlement from 12+ months to 60-150 days depending on jurisdiction.SB 1211 setback requirementsFour-foot side and rear setbacks. 18-foot height limit. The objective standards explained.SB 1211 height limits18 feet maximum for detached ADUs. How that affects two-story designs.Financing multifamily ADUs under SB 1211Construction loans, refinances, and the new products emerging post-SB-1211.HCD-approved modular ADUsFactory-built ADUs that ship pre-permitted. The fastest delivery path under SB 1211.SB 1211 and rent controlHow Costa-Hawkins and local rent control interact with new ADUs built under SB 1211.HOAs and SB 1211Civil Code §4751 voids HOA restrictions that effectively prohibit ADUs.Existing vs proposed buildings under SB 1211The 8-ADU cap only applies to existing multifamily. Proposed projects are still capped at 2.Fire code compliance for SB 1211 ADUsThe one local power that survives ministerial review.Utility hookups for multifamily ADUsWater, sewer, gas, electric requirements under SB 1211.Impact fees on SB 1211 ADUsAB 1033 + SB 13 already capped fees on smaller ADUs. SB 1211 inherits those protections.Who SB 1211 helpsSmall landlords, mid-size apartment owners, family-owned multifamily portfolios.Interior conversion ADUs under SB 1211The 25%-of-units rule and how it stacks with detached ADUs.Converting surface parking under SB 1211The biggest unlock. How to assess your parking lot for ADU potential.SB 1211 pro-forma walkthroughLand cost, construction, financing, rent, ROI for a typical multifamily ADU project.ADU design under SB 1211What objective standards mean for layout, placement, and unit mix.Short-term rentals and SB 1211Cities can still prohibit STR use of ADUs.SB 1211 and affordable housingHow the bill interacts with density bonus and affordability programs.SB 1211 in the coastal zoneCoastal Commission jurisdiction and how it affects multifamily ADU projects.SB 1211 in historic districtsWhat survives ministerial review when historic overlays apply.Selling SB 1211 ADUs separatelyStacking AB 1033 with SB 1211 to sell ADUs as condos.SB 1211: first steps for ownersA 5-step checklist from idea to feasibility study.Common SB 1211 mistakesSetback errors, parking miscounts, fire access misses. What to avoid.Appealing an SB 1211 denialCities have to approve compliant projects. Here's what to do if they don't.

City × property combinations (948)

Every city paired with every property type. Use the city or property pages above to drill in.

Los Angeles (12 pages)
San Diego (12 pages)
San Francisco (12 pages)
Oakland (12 pages)
San Jose (12 pages)
Berkeley (12 pages)
Sacramento (12 pages)
Long Beach (12 pages)
Anaheim (12 pages)
Fresno (12 pages)
Bakersfield (12 pages)
Santa Monica (12 pages)
Glendale (12 pages)
Pasadena (12 pages)
Burbank (12 pages)
Irvine (12 pages)
Huntington Beach (12 pages)
Santa Ana (12 pages)
Riverside (12 pages)
San Bernardino (12 pages)
Ontario (12 pages)
Palm Springs (12 pages)
Oxnard (12 pages)
Ventura (12 pages)
Thousand Oaks (12 pages)
Fremont (12 pages)
Hayward (12 pages)
Richmond (12 pages)
Concord (12 pages)
Walnut Creek (12 pages)
Stockton (12 pages)
Modesto (12 pages)
Chico (12 pages)
Redding (12 pages)
Santa Rosa (12 pages)
Napa (12 pages)
Vallejo (12 pages)
Fairfield (12 pages)
Vacaville (12 pages)
Daly City (12 pages)
San Mateo (12 pages)
Redwood City (12 pages)
Palo Alto (12 pages)
Mountain View (12 pages)
Sunnyvale (12 pages)
Santa Clara (12 pages)
Alhambra (12 pages)
Torrance (12 pages)
El Monte (12 pages)
Downey (12 pages)
Inglewood (12 pages)
Pomona (12 pages)
Chula Vista (12 pages)
Oceanside (12 pages)
Escondido (12 pages)
Carlsbad (12 pages)
Costa Mesa (12 pages)
Fullerton (12 pages)
Orange (12 pages)
Garden Grove (12 pages)
Westminster (12 pages)
Murrieta (12 pages)
Temecula (12 pages)
Corona (12 pages)
Moreno Valley (12 pages)
Fontana (12 pages)
Rancho Cucamonga (12 pages)
Victorville (12 pages)
Hesperia (12 pages)
Lancaster (12 pages)
Palmdale (12 pages)
Santa Clarita (12 pages)
Simi Valley (12 pages)
Camarillo (12 pages)
Salinas (12 pages)
Monterey (12 pages)
Santa Cruz (12 pages)
Santa Barbara (12 pages)
San Luis Obispo (12 pages)