Accessory dwelling unit
ADUs are a huge opportunity for individual home owners to provide new housing units in their own backyard
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WHAT IS AN ADU?
Accessory Dwelling Units
Granny flat, backyard home, carriage house, in-law unit, guest house—these are all different terms for an ADU. ADUs can be attached or detached from the main house and are a separate living unit complete with its own entrance, living, kitchen and sleeping areas.
Given the under supply and high cost of housing in many cities throughout California, the state recently enacted legislation that promotes the construction of ADUs and requires cities to make it easier for homeowners to build ADUs on their properties.
from $140,000
Detached ADUs stand on their own, independent of the main building. Typically, they're smaller structures built in the backyard away from the house or garage. In different areas of the country, people call detached ADUs granny flats, backyard cottages, or laneway houses.
Process
Consultation and Preliminary Estimate
Renting a second unit can provide a steady flow of supplemental income while providing others with a place to live.
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While a substantial investment, an ADU does add value to your property
Finding affordable housing is the single greatest challenge facing most workers or retired Californians
Increased Property Value
Affordable Housing
Land Conservation
Adding an ADU to your existing property places another housing unit on the market – without the need for additional land
Independence
Detached ADUs provide additional independence for the residents than attached ADUs
Benefits of ADUs
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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Total Size - 670 SF / 2 Bedrooms /
1 Bathroom
1 Bathroom
$195,000
ADU plan 1
Total Size - 650 SF / 2 Bedrooms /
1 Bathroom
1 Bathroom
$190,000
ADU plan2
Total Size - 920 SF / 2 Bedrooms /
2 Bathrooms
2 Bathrooms
$260,000
ADU plan 3
Total Size - 485 SF / 1 Bedroom /
1 Bathroom
1 Bathroom
$140,000
ADU plan 4
Total Size - 890 SF / 2 Bedrooms /
1 Bathroom
1 Bathroom
$260,000
ADU plan 5
Total Size - 695 SF / 2 Bedrooms /
1 Bathroom
1 Bathroom
$205,000
ADU plan 6
Total Size - 695 SF / 2 Bedrooms /
1 Bathroom
1 Bathroom
$205,000
ADU plan 7
Total Size - 645 SF / 2 Bedrooms /
1 Bathroom
1 Bathroom
$185,000
ADU plan 8
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