Why Build an ADU?
Accessory Dwelling Units have a great number of things going for them
They add value by to neighborhoods by adding homes to underused backyards or garages.
They gradually increase improve the walkability and sustainability of a neighborhood by adding homes near existing jobs, schools, and shops.
They provide more affordable homes and create additional housing options (vs. expensive single family homes and huge apartment complexes).
Their small scale allows them to respond directly to local needs. This also means they are much more likely to enhance the community and stregthen social fabric.
Because they are small, they support the local community by employing local professionals and tradespeople. The money spent on these projects stays in the neighborhood.
They don’t require new, and expensive, infrastructure for water, sewer, power, and roads. Some may need upgrades, but this is much cheaper than building new.
They also provide excelent benefits to the homeowners that build one
Financial Security and Independence
A home is often the largest investment someone has, but it doesn’t provide any income. An ADU changes that and can make your investment work for you
Multiple rental strategies (short / mid / long-term, furnished and unfurnished) to fit your needs
Reduce or outright pay mortgage
Helps save for retirement, or allows early retirement
Creates generational wealth
Increases the value of your home
Family Housing
An ADU can transform your house into a multigenerational home easily helping relatives regardless of their circumstances
Grandparents can live near their grandchildren to see them more often
Trusted babysitters in close proximity
Caretaker housing
Helping young adults get their footing for success
Guest Suite
A well designed ADU can be a great space for hosting visiting friends and family
Privacy is maintained for hosts and guests
No bedroom shuffling to make room for guests
Impact on day-to-day living in the home is minimized
Separate space allows visitors to come and go with ease
Visiting guests can cook their own meals and even have their hosts over for dinner in the ADU
Home Office/Studio
Do you work from home, but need a bit more privacy or dedicated space? Or maybe you have a lot of projects or just need space to create. An ADU can help
Close by but still separate
Increased privacy and sound isolation
Separate spaces prevents your home from becoming a larger extension of your office
No need to clean up messy creative projects when company comes over
Game Room / Entertainment
An ADU can also work as additional entertainment space
Game room for billiards, ping-pong, etc.
Movie room with kitchen for snacks beyond popcorn
Pool house to support backyard activities
Private home pub
A well designed ADU can be any and all of the above
And the best part, it can grow and adjust with you as needed
