San Jose Becomes 1st CA City to Approve ADU Condominium Conversion

California's first for-sale ADU built in San José. Will it start a housing revolution?

San José was the first city in California to change laws allowing accessory dwelling units to be sold separately from the houses they abut. Now, the first such condo has been built.

San Jose becomes 1st CA city to approve ADU condominium conversion

San Jose becomes the first city in California to approve ADU condominium conversions, allowing homeowners to sell and rent in their backyard.

City of San José Approves First ADU Condominium in California - The Registry

SAN JOSE, Calif. (August 14, 2025) – The City of San José approved the first Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) condominium in the state. The home, located on Joséfa Street, near downtown, will be the first ADU in the state of California that can be sold separately from the property’s main house. The move provides another […] The post City of San José Approves First ADU Condominium in California appeared first on The Registry.