Anaheim, California

Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California, and is home to the Disneyland Resort. The city is also working to increase its housing options by allowing the construction of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. ADUs are small, secondary units that can be built on single-family lots. They are a great option for those looking for more affordable housing, as they can be rented out at a lower cost than a traditional apartment. Anaheim is committed to increasing its housing options and making its city more accessible to all.

All properties zoned for single family and multifamily use may be eligible to build ADUs.

The number of ADUs you’re able to build depends on how your lot is zoned:

For a studio ADU, no parking is required. For a 1+ bedroom ADU, a minimum of 1 parking space is required EXCEPT in any of the following instances: (a) The Accessory Dwelling Unit is located within a one-half mile walking distance of a transit stop; (b) The Accessory Dwelling Unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district; (c) The Accessory Dwelling Unit is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure; (d) When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the Accessory Dwelling Unit; (e) Where there is a car share vehicle station located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit; (f) When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit or converted to an Accessory Dwelling Unit; and/or (g) No parking is required for an Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit