What are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's)? and Why you should know about them
Accessory Dwelling Units also commonly known as Granny Flats or In-Law Quarters were once popular in the 20th century. They are now gaining their popularity here in Sacramento after Governor Newsome signed a few bills acknowledging the shortage of homes on the market. Those bills went into effect on January 1st, 2020. A homeowner will now be able to occupy the main residence and generate income from the living space (Accessory Dwelling Unit) that's located on the same lot if he or she chooses. In my opinion, this empowers homeowners who now have the option to add or acquire an additional revenue source. There will always be people who will need a place to live (Especially an affordable place to live). The great thing about ADU's is that they can be comparable in size to, apartments and condominiums. ADU's can be much cheaper to construct than building a home. Since you'll have purchased the primary residence you won't have to worry about buying additional land,...