Small and independent, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) typically has many characteristics with the primary residence that already exists. ADUs may be called other names as well, like carriage houses, lane way homes, granny flats, in-law suites, and supplementary living units. The history of ADUs dates back to the early 20th century, a time when they were widely seen in urban communities. They gradually lost appeal in the middle of the 20th century, but the severe housing crisis in the United States is making them fashionable once again.
There is less affordable housing available in American cities as a result of rising housing costs. This can be attributed to lower wages and rising inflation. The housing supply is constantly running low while the population is still growing. Many states have enacted housing laws to address this, particularly those pertaining to ADUs. If you haven’t already, this is the ideal time to invest in one for your property.
Benefits of ADUs:
- Increases property value.
- Adds extra space, such as a workshop or a guest suite.
- Provides extra income in the form of rent from short or long-term tenants.
Cannot be bought or sold separately, so you retain permanent ownership for as long as you own the primary home.
Backyard Cottage
Basement ADU
Detached ADU
Every single-family residential lot is allowed to build an ADU on their property which can be used for a variety of purposes, including generating rental revenue. As the housing shortage continues to worsen, ADU’s are becoming increasingly popular as a simple solution to increased deficiency in housing supply. The #1 reason homeowners invest in accessory dwelling units is because they can generate a considerable amount of income. You can operate an AirBnB in your own backyard!
There are several types of ADUs, and each has special advantages and architectural issues. ADUs give homeowners flexibility and more housing options, regardless of whether you like the seclusion of a separate building, the integration of an attached unit, or the space optimization of an internal conversion. When people are thinking about building or converting living rooms on their properties, knowing the various kinds of ADUs enables them to make well-informed decisions. Homeowners can develop adaptable and varied housing solutions that meet their unique needs and add to the variety of housing alternatives in their community by embracing ADUs.
ADUs have an endless amount of potential for homeowners, and we can help you design and engineer the perfect one for your property!
We invite you to sit down with one of our talented home designers and learn what the best option is for you! We will handle everything needed from concept through planning to get you ready for permitting!