Do I Need a Coastal Development Permit to Remodel My Encinitas Home?

Updated October 2026 Usually not for an ordinary remodel, but it depends on where the house sits and how much of it you take apart. Most of Encinitas is in the Coastal Zone, where a coastal development permit is required for development unless it is exempt. Improvements to an existing single family

Is Encinitas Capping Mobile Home Space Rent, and What Does It Mean for Buyers and Sellers?

Updated October 2026 Not yet, but it could happen within weeks. Encinitas has no local limit on mobile home space rent today, and on October 14, 2026 the City Council voted unanimously to have staff draft an emergency ordinance, and the City says staff will return by October 28, 2026 with a proposed

Does Your Carmel Valley Home Pay San Diego's New Trash Fee?

Most single family homes in Carmel Valley that get City of San Diego trash pickup now carry a "SD Solid Waste Mgmt Fee" on the property tax bill, and for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year the standard 95 gallon bundle runs $44.57 a month, or about $535 a year. Homes on private streets or inside gated com

San Diego Market Report 10/14/26

New House. Different Location. Different Math.The graphic above makes new construction look like a bargain: $498 per square foot versus $582 for existing homes in San Diego. That’s roughly 14% less. But a lower price per square foot doesn’t necessarily mean a lower purchase price or a better deal. H