Accessory dwelling unit

ADUs are separate housing units built on existing single family residential properties. ADUs are also known as secondary dwelling units, guest houses, backyard cottages, mother-in-law units and granny flats.

Thousands of new ADUs are being built in communities across the US because they are a manageable and minimally disruptive option for adding desperately needed housing to existing neighborhoods. Moreover, ADUs typically cost less than other forms of housing and make efficient use of existing land. ADUs allow for people to age in place or form multigenerational households to ease caregiving responsibilities and cost.
Homeowners, given the high cost to buy a house, are frequently turning to ADUs to provide additional income to make ends meet. Lastly, the appeal of downsizing and minimalist living seems to be growing and ADUs allow people to simplify their lives and still live in a neighborhood setting.

ADU Forever sells fully installed ADUs in the California market starting in the mid price of $100,000’s. This price includes all permits, installation costs, utility connections, appliances and landscaping. ADU Forever is one of the most affordable but high quality options for a detached ADU.
Due to the variability of site characteristics, ADU Forever fixed price will not cover the cost of removing existing structures, large trees, underground storage tanks and cesspools and other impediments to installing an ADU, nor will ADU Forever cover the cost of non-standard installations or utility connections, or upgrading utility service to a property to serve the ADU. In addition, impact fees can vary, these costs are passed through to the homeowner.

We are responsible for all of these tasks, including design, permitting, construction and installation of the ADU. The fixed cost covered not only the cost of construction and installation, but also the cost of permitting, utility connections and landscaping.

Many different types of properties will accommodate an ADU. In most cases, properties with a flat backyard with few obstructions, and where an open space with minimum dimensions of 45′ x 25′ can be created, will work. If you aren't sure, contact us and we'll review property information online and even perform a site visit to determine if your property is suitable for an ADU.

The monthly rents for an ADU typically reflect neighborhood market rents. For example in San Jose, California rents for a single family ADU are roughly $2,500 to $3,000 per month.