Can you build an apartment above a garage? ADUs explained

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WHAT IS AN ADU?
ADU stands for accessory dwelling unit. An ADU is a permanent additional housing structure built on a property that already has a main home or main structure. You may have heard them referred to as granny flats, casitas, guest houses, or in-law suites. They can be built on a single-family lot or multi-family lot (duplexes count as multi-family).
An ADU has its own entrance, separate from the primary house, as well as a kitchen, bathroom, and living space.
Accessory dwelling units can be rented year-round and add a lot of value to your property. They can be garage conversions, stand-alone units, attic or basement conversions, or be attached to the main house.
ADUs are exceptionally flexible, and most owners find that their use for the unit evolves over the years. The main reason people build ADUs in California is to house a relative, usually a parent but often an adult child. The second most common use is to rent for additional income.
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@yaminceja3771
@yaminceja3771 Жыл бұрын
This will be my husband and my second ADU above the garage and it is very draining but worth it at the end ❤
@niralipatel460
@niralipatel460 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing information.
@iceWaterProductions1
@iceWaterProductions1 2 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy prices. We live in Texas and one of my friends built a small apartment in the back 1/3 of their garage (450 sq. ft.) with top grade materials and it cost $15,000.
@DanielPrater93
@DanielPrater93 Жыл бұрын
We’re in Texas ? I’m looking for a contractor
@banne8834
@banne8834 5 ай бұрын
That's very cheap. We've priced them, I'm in Texas. Nowhere near 15k
@e.u1624
@e.u1624 3 ай бұрын
Wow that’s cheap
@GNWJNO
@GNWJNO Жыл бұрын
Everything I've ever read says that building up is cheaper than building out.
@jetbluee4457
@jetbluee4457 8 ай бұрын
Same and talking to builders they say the same thing
@ozzy5146
@ozzy5146 2 жыл бұрын
How would the cost analysis go for the following situation. I don't have an existing garage, but might like to build from scratch a garage with ADU above it. That is, how does the cost compare between a straight ADU, and a 2 story structure with a garage on the bottom? Does adding the garage add a lot of cost?
@kevinmoran7891
@kevinmoran7891 3 ай бұрын
Im in the same boat. Im Philly area, the Amish make quite a few one car with loft structures. They are prefabbed and delivered and constructed in a day.
@jessicaside
@jessicaside 8 ай бұрын
Do you have a the floor plans for the 650sq 2/1? I am trying to do the same thing.
@TheMainMan318
@TheMainMan318 Жыл бұрын
very helpful thanks
@ThatADUGuy
@ThatADUGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Great content, as always.
@MAS079
@MAS079 6 ай бұрын
Very informational
@herbieburbie
@herbieburbie Жыл бұрын
Wow! California is expensive. I want to tear down my house because of foundation issues and my garage which is 3 car garage and is in great condition but it blocks the view of my 1 acre property from where the house sits. It's a catch 22. If I built a house I'd want it where the garage is but if I just replace the house with another house than my garage is still hiding my beautiful yard that I often forget I have because it's hidden behind my big ass garage.
@larrytink-pb6fp
@larrytink-pb6fp Жыл бұрын
Sacramento County: You cannot build a two story ADU. I had plans for my garage. You can do a family room but not a ADU. That is what the planning Department told me today 3/2/2022. Good luck. You will also pay School fees and Fire Department fees. The Cost for a 500 sf is about $2400 for the San Juan School District. The fee for the family room is $1300.
@Maxable
@Maxable Жыл бұрын
With AB2221 going into effect this year, cities must allow two story ADUs if your property is within half a mile from public transit. We recommend having a designer or architect with ADU experience in your area to submit the plans for you as they can go to bat for you if your city or county hasn't adopted new regulations yet.
@AlexsTheCat
@AlexsTheCat Жыл бұрын
The answear is yes
@SouthHarrisonHawks
@SouthHarrisonHawks Жыл бұрын
If your child is "slow to launch," just build them a quarter million dollar apartment! 😂😂😂
@Maxable
@Maxable Жыл бұрын
Still cheaper than most homes in California 🥲
@user-gb7vx5qu3h
@user-gb7vx5qu3h 8 ай бұрын
The permitting process is so complex and fussy in San Diego, you have to pay a lot for plans, for the simplest design, to get these jobs done.
@Maxable
@Maxable 8 ай бұрын
Building an ADU is essentially building a small house, so you're right - certainly not a simple process! But with the right team of experienced pros, you can get the project completed efficiently and effectively.
@joseceja8932
@joseceja8932 7 ай бұрын
I only ate parcel in Norco, California. There’s nothing on it. Can I put something like this on that property as a primary home the main home to stay in budget?
@Maxable
@Maxable 7 ай бұрын
You'll need a primary home (or at least a proposed primary home) in order to be able to build an ADU on your property.
@carlosh448
@carlosh448 Жыл бұрын
Is possible to add a adu or small room on top of my townhouse with flat roof ? 📍 Texas
@Maxable
@Maxable Жыл бұрын
Depends on the city! Texas does not have statewide ADU laws, so cities set their own ordinances.
@foggylake
@foggylake Жыл бұрын
me and my pops built in our selves for $13,000 in california
@shovelheadseven
@shovelheadseven Жыл бұрын
Who would pay $230k for an an addition? In California a duplex with one bed one bath was $200k and 2 three bed 2 bath homes were built for $70k each in backyard. I had an estimate for a garage conversion at over $100k which is absurd. Your gonna get charged up the butt if you don't know anything about the process. Also this will trigger the tax assessor when you get the permits.
@Miles8586
@Miles8586 2 жыл бұрын
So you’re saying building another concrete foundation (building out) is cheaper than building up 😂
@Maxable
@Maxable 2 жыл бұрын
That's correct! We've reviewed hundreds of GC bids for various ADU projects and in the vast majority of these case, an above garage was more expensive. It takes a lot to reinforce a structure to support a second story.
@duviaguilar6473
@duviaguilar6473 2 жыл бұрын
Wow 😮 can you Believe that in Washington state 16 years ago for a 3000 square-foot home 8000 square-foot land I only pay $130,000😮😮
@Maxable
@Maxable 2 жыл бұрын
We can only dream of that price these days!
@duviaguilar6473
@duviaguilar6473 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Washington state and I’m pay 130.000 thousand dollars for my house 🏡, my house has 3,000 thousand square feet. My land is 8,000 thousand square feet. And Waw. What you Talk about it’s so scary to me my mortgage is $550 a month tax and insurance inclusive
@Maxable
@Maxable 2 жыл бұрын
California real estate is crazy right now!
@astu6933
@astu6933 7 ай бұрын
Hey ... you , focus on the substance, not your east west looking eyes.
@Maxable
@Maxable 7 ай бұрын
What substance are you looking for? We'll include it in our next video!
@norcoauctions
@norcoauctions Жыл бұрын
please don't say excetera you are too smart for that its ET CETERA
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