Accessory Dwellings Production
Table 1 summarizes the accessory dwellings permitted within the current RHNA cycle reporting. Accessory dwellings are counted as low- and moderate-income affordable units and make up 80% of the dwelling units in the low-income category and 74% of the dwelling units in the moderate-income permitted units through December 2024.
Table 1: Accessory Dwellings (RHNA Reporting)
Figure 1 shows the number of accessory dwellings permitted annually in the past six years. The number of accessory dwellings permitted annually increased significantly from 2021-2023, peaked in 2023 at 104 units, and slightly reduced to 95 units in 2024.| Number of Dwellings Permitted (2019-2024) | Income Category | |
| Counted for Low-Income |
Counted for Moderate-Income |
|
| All Dwelling Types | 226 | 246 |
| Accessory Dwellings Only | 181 | 182 |
| Percentage of Accessory Dwellings | 80% | 74% |
Figure 1: Number of Accessory Dwellings Permitted Annually, 2019-2024
As of March 2025, the County has received 14 applications for pre-reviewed accessory dwellings, 10 of which were received in 2024. The Pre-Review Accessory Dwelling Program provides plans to applicants at no cost, reducing overall costs and expedited processing time.