Article posted on: January 22, 2025 by Nevada County CA
The Board of Supervisors voted Jan. 14 to ease regulations on rural owner-built homes.
The proposed changes could reduce the cost of building a qualified home by 25%. In western Nevada County the average cost of building a house is $400 a square foot, while in eastern county it reaches $800 a square foot.
The Board reinstated a Title 25 ordinance the County had in place from 1999-2016. Title 25, which refers to a section of state housing regulations, allows owners in rural zones to bypass certain requirements such as mandatory solar system installation, dimmer light switches or engineered construction documents - as long as minimum health and safety standards are met. Owners will be allowed to immediately rent out properties they build if desired.
The new ordinance is just one of several ways the Board of Supervisors is furthering its objective to increase housing. Other actions over the last year, include approving tiny homes on wheels as permanent residences, releasing an ADU Guidebook, offering tips on how to build accessory dwelling units like in-law or granny units, and pre-approved housing master plans.
“This decision reflects our commitment to making housing more affordable and accessible for our residents,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Heidi Hall.
For more information, contact the Building Department by email Building.Department@nevadacountyca.gov and by phone 530-265-1222.
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