Rebuilding Stronger with ADUs: Fire Recovery Toolkit

The devastating January 2025 wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades left many families without homes. To support recovery, Casita Coalition with the Wells Fargo Foundation, created the ADUs & Fire Recovery Toolkit.

Why ADUs Help After Fire

• Faster Recovery – ADUs can be built quicker than full home rebuilds.

• Financial Support – Rental income from an ADU can offset rebuilding costs.

• Long-Term Flexibility – ADUs provide space for family, rentals, or evolving household needs.

California ADU Laws

Homeowners are typically allowed to add:

• 1 detached ADU

• 1 conversion ADU

• 1 Junior ADU (JADU)

This legal framework gives homeowners flexible options when rebuilding.

Access the Toolkit

For step-by-step guidance on building ADUs as part of recovery:
👉 ADUs & Fire Recovery Toolkit

ADUs don’t just rebuild homes—they rebuild resilience and hope.