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Learn more about ADUs

Have you ever heard the term ADU and don’t know what this word refers to or what this word refers to?


Well, today, in this blog, I will tell you where that type of structure or term comes from, the reasons why to build an ADU, but you will also find the types of ADU that exist, the characteristics and their advantages and disadvantages and what cost they have according to the size and style, but first, I am going to explain to you what is an ADU.


WHAT IS AN ADU?




It is an Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) or also known as country houses, secondary units or granny’s apartments. This new trend arises as a result of the housing problem in Los Angeles, California. This idea has become the most efficient and attractive way to offer necessary homes today in California. Because the population seeks to stay in more affordable and comfortable places so as not to have to travel long distances to their workplace, which helped to improve the quality of life and the environmental impact that vehicles generate when transported. Normally, these homes are constructions that are carried out on the periphery or around the house, that type of housing has to be structurally established under the corresponding rules and laws of the country.


Well, being clear that it is an ADU, I will be able to continue to telling you where this term or this type of housing comes from.


WHERE DOES THIS TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION COME FROM?


This type of structure, which emerged in the United States after World War II, used to be called an apartment for grandparents or suites for the grandmother. This type of house was located behind the main house to protect the elderly but due to zoning laws they banned this type of construction in the country. And thanks to the population problems that Los Angeles is suffering from, this type of housing construction has re-emerged.


CHARACTERISTICS


As I told you before, they are spaces within the same perimeter of the house but independent, that is, this type of housing has to comply with certain requirements to adhere to both the construction rules and the name that is called, such as: having a kitchen and rooms separated from the main house, a space that is in the ability to be rented by someone external without being alien to the built perimeter


Now that you have a clearer idea of what it is and how to identify this type of space, I will tell you more about the types that exist and the costs in which this type of property oscillate


TYPES OF ADU AND THEIR COSTS


Below I will show you the types of ADUs that exist, their corresponding characteristics and the costs in which this type of architecture fluctuate.


These types will be subject to the regulations and disposition of the space according to the type of housing.



Independent: When the unit is separated from the primary structure.


Attachment: When the unit is attached to the primary structure.


Existing space reused: As it happens with a room or bedroom and it is converted into an independent housing unit.


Junior accessory housing units: Similar to the space reused with several rationalization measures.


Now its prices range from 30,000 to 400,000, that is, from the remodeling of a garage to the construction of an independent cabin accordingly.


Likewise, costs may vary depending on location, materials, labor and permits.


An important factor to take into account is the benefits but also the disadvantages that ADU’s bring with them, specifically in Los Angeles, California, where we are currently situating ourselves.


ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES


  1. As you had read before, it is a very big opportunity for the inhabitants of the city because it protects environmental quality and favors economic affordability.

  1. It does not require any payment for the perimeter to be built.


  1. They are a possible housing project to build in California


  1. It has spaces such as services, dining room, bathrooms, garage and a totally independent and family room.


  1. It is a perfect opportunity for those people or families who are looking for affordable housing with all the comforts to live in Los Angeles.



  1. You can increase the cost of property taxes.


  1. Depending on the type of ADU, the house may or may not be valued.

  1. You must be very clear about the guidelines and requirements that your tenants have to meet


  1. Be very clear about the terms in terms of privacy and rental time


  1. Be clear that the space you are going to allocate for the ADU you will not need it later for anything else.




In short, the ADUs have taken a very rapid boom and have had a fairly favorable reception in the United States, specifically in Los Angeles. A type of housing that is solving and solving the problem that California is facing both economically and populationally.




I want to know your opinion, do you think that the architectural model should be implemented in other cities and in other states of the country? Let me know your opinion in the comments and if you want to know more about this type of housing, I invite you to share this blog with more people.


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