What type of ADU Should you build?
In today's evolving housing landscape, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have emerged as an increasingly popular solution to address the pressing need for affordable and flexible living spaces. Whether you're looking to create a rental property, accommodate aging parents, or enhance your property's value, ADUs offer a remarkable opportunity to unlock additional living space on your existing property. However, with the growing variety of ADU types available, it can be challenging to determine which one best suits your needs. This guide aims to simplify the decision-making process by presenting an overview of the different ADU types

MV Design & Builder would be happy to help you decide if just one or both is the best option for you! Not to mention we are one of the fastest ADU builders in California!
MV Design & Builder ADU Development Process
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Create ADU Blueprints
In Ventura County & Los Angeles-area cities, and in unincorporated Los Angeles County, homeowners will need to run plans for the project by their local building and safety department. For ground-up construction, that means diagrams and exact measurements will need to be included. If a project is especially complex, homeowners may want to seek assistance from a licensed architect.


Get Permits
In an R1 zone, you are allowed in the state of California to turn your garage into a habitable dwelling unit. It will be an accessory to the main house. That is why it’s called an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU. MV Design & Builder will assist you in all aspects of the permit process.
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Build ADU or Garage Conversion
Upon receiving the permits, we finalize our Construction Contract, including a budget and estimated build time. Then we begin construction on your ADU or Garage Conversion. We provide weekly/daily updates and keep you involved throughout the whole process. After all, it is in your backyard!

Costs and estimated build time depend on the size and features requested.
Building an ADU or Garage conversion can increase your property value by $100,000+ and generate $20,000-$50,000 in rental income per year, depending on location.

Renting out the unit
California rules leave it up to local cities to decide whether ADUs can be listed on short-term rental sites like Airbnb. Some, like Santa Monica, Long Beach, and Los Angeles County, have chosen to limit airbnb but there are many ways to rent out units. Longer periods of time are easier with less hassle. Homeowners aiming to build a rental unit to help pay the mortgage are killing two birds with one stone.
Complete Finishes
In an R1 zone, you are allowed in the state of California to turn your garage into a habitable dwelling unit. It will be an accessory to the main house. That is why it’s called an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU. MV Design & Builder will assist you in all aspects of the permit process.


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