Introducing the best space in your backyard that you didn’t know you needed: your ADUela.

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Accessory dwelling units are all the rage, with permits for these functional space solutions increasing 88% between 2019 and 2022. Regulations for ADUs have changed dramatically in recent years, empowering homeowners to create more space for their families, hobbies, and another stream of income. Read on to learn how your property could benefit from an ADU of its own

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Table of Contents

4 Ways ADUs Maximize Your Property

Increase Space

Generate Extra Income

Add Value to Your Property

Create Sustainable Growth

How to Begin Building Your ADU

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Increase Existing Space

Whether you are looking for a space for your multigenerational family or a spot for that at-home gym you always said you’d build, an ADU could be the perfect solution for your home at minimal cost. ADUs are often used for:

• In-law suites
• Home offices
• At-home gyms
• Pool houses
• Short- and long-term rentals

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Because accessory dwelling units are built on land you already own, they’re much more affordable than a new house and provide that extra square footage that keeps you around the corner from your favorite neighbor (and away from a new mortgage).

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Generate Extra Income

ADUs are frequently the most affordable housing option in single-family neighborhoods, giving you the opportunity to generate extra income that can help pay for your mortgage or just create an additional stream of revenue for your family. These smaller units, which typically range from 600 square feet to 1,000 square feet, are especially appealing to young professionals, older people, and small families looking for a space to rent.

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Looking for a more flexible income stream? ADUs can accommodate that too. AirBnB and other short-term rental options are available most places and can allow your ADU to act as a flex space: guest room and office when you need it or a short-term rental when you don’t.

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