There are many different types of ADUs homeowners can build on their properties. Here are some examples of building options.
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Before beginning the ADU construction process, homeowners should check their eligibility, explore financing options, and ensure that building an ADU is right for them.
NEW DETACHED UNIT
A new independent structure, separated from the primary home and often placed in the backyard.
ATTACHED TO HOME
A unit that shares at least one wall with the primary home.
GARAGE CONVERSION
A converted former garage.
HOME CONVERSION
A converted area of the primary home, with its own kitchen and bathroom.
ATTACHED ABOVE GARAGE
A unit built above the garage.
ATTACHED TO GARAGE
A new or converted unit that shares at least one wall with the garage.
JUNIOR ADU (JADU)
An ADU of no more than 500 square feet that can be built within a proposed or existing single-family home or accessory structure.