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What is an (ADu)
Understanding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a legal and regulatory term for a secondary house or apartment that shares the building lot of a larger, primary home. The unit cannot be bought or sold separately, but they are often used to provide additional income through rent or to house a family member. For example, an elderly parent could live in a small unit and avoid having to move to an assisted living facility.
After the housing boom that followed World War II, most U.S. residential areas were zoned to set limits on both population density and the size and separation of single-family dwellings. More recently, zoning changes in a growing number of areas around the country allow for the addition of ADUs.1 These zoning laws generally limit the size and style of any new unit and require that the owner lives on the property.
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600 to 1,200 Square Feet
1 to 3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Kitchen
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(ADU) Options
Detached ADU
A stand-alone unit separate from the main house. This is often a smaller structure in the backyard, or a unit above or attached to the garage.
Attached ADU
An addition connected to the main house. These units frequently have a separate entrance on the side or back of the house.
Interior ADU
A separate unit located inside the main house, typically an attic or basement suite (sometimes called garden suites).
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)
It is essentially a smaller version of an ADU, coming in at 500 square feet or less. Unlike ADUs, JADUs must be attached to or inside an existing structure, and they do not require a separate bathroom if one is accessible in the main dwelling
ADU Design Considerations
As a popular housing consideration for multi-generational living, universal design principles are critical. And since their scale makes energy-efficient options more viable and cost-effective, eco-conscious design is a major influence on ADUs as well.
Costs of Building an ADU
A common misconception is that because ADUs are small, they will be inexpensive and quick to build. An ADU is still a complete home, and it comes with much of the same process, planning, budgeting, and unexpected expenses as building a new home (especially detached ADUs)—meaning time and money are still substantial investments.
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