Accessory Dwelling Units
Attached or detached, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) reap major rewards for homeowners, from rental income to aging-in-place independence. ADUs are self-contained, compact homes built on the same lot as an existing single-family home. They can be garage conversions, attic or basement living spaces, attached additions, or new detached units. Sometimes called “in-law apartments”, “granny flats”, or “backyard cottages”, these small-footprint infill projects support sustainable, walkable, accessible neighborhoods.