ADUs: Garage Conversion, Guest House, and More

What can adding an ADU,
or Garage Conversion Guest House do for you?

An Accessory Dwelling Unit,
or ADU, is a hidden treasure in your home.

When appraisers calculate the square footage of a home, they don’t count garages and backyards as living space. What this means is that you can add a garage conversion guest house to your home and open up a new source of income.

There are three ways that you can take advantage of this hidden treasure:

You can change the space into an office. In doing this, you can work from home, save gas you’d use to commute, and create new jobs for a better economy.

You can add rooms to your home. Whether you use it for a new living room or (one or more) new bedrooms, your home’s resale value and equity will increase.

It can be used to create passive income. If you convert your garage to a rental for an individual or small family, you can benefit from the extra income.

All of this, simply because you chose to add a garage conversion guest house!

What Are the Requirements for an ADU or a Garage Conversion Guest House?

In California, an ADU must be a completely independent living facility (bathroom, bedroom, kitchenette). They can take three forms: attached, detached, or repurposed existing space.

In the case of an ADU, you’d be repurposing the existing space.

However, there’s another option if you’d rather not convert your garage: you can also create a detached space by utilizing units like BOXABLs for your ADU.

Let EnStore Dawn Homes Be Your Guide

Hidden treasure is great, but without a map and a guide, it’s hard to find. The experts at EnStore Dawn Homes are happy to help you unlock the treasure waiting in your home. We partner with contractors, state and local governments, etc. to ensure everything is done according to code. Contact us today for more information!