ADUs

An ADU construction add-on is a secondary structure that sits on the same lot as your home. It can be attached to or detached from the main dwelling. Examples of an ADU add-on are a detached garage with livable space above it or a guest house.

As remote work has become more prevalent, so have the requests of building ADU construction add-ons. This type of structure can provide flexible space for work and play. You could create a home office, a workshop, or an area dedicated to visiting friends and family. An ADU add-on is also a viable option for creating additional income as a rental space that sits on a property you already own.

There Are Several Benefits To ADU Construction:

• You are utilizing land you already own and therefore the overall project is more affordable.
• An ADU can provide additional income for homeowners when used as a rental property or Airbnb.
• This type of structure allows multiple family members to co-habitat while maintaining privacy.
• The flexibility of uses of an ADU, from a second living room to a mother-in-law suite to rental property, allows homeowners to repurpose the space as needed.

While ADUs are small to medium-sized additions ranging from 850-1,000 sq ft, Junior Accessory Dwellings Units (JADUs) are a maximum size of 500 sq ft and are contained within a single-family home. JADUs include efficiency kitchens and sleeping quarters, and they offer flexibility when it comes to bathroom guidelines. A JADU can house its own bathroom or use the one available in the single-family property.