Prefab ADU Southern California

How to Build an ADU in California for HALF the Price!?

Prefab Modular ADU Southern California

Manufactured ADU in Southern California

Owning a single family home in Southern California can be costly and hard to come by, that’s where ADUs come to play. An ADU better known as an Accessory Dwelling Unit is any secondary or accessory livable permitted rentable dwelling unit that sits on the same parcel as a single or multi family home. Which is great for California's housing crisis in communities that are in need of it.

Types of ADU

  • A basement converted into a secondary permanent dwelling unit would be an Attached ADU.
  • A converted garage would be an Attached ADU and Conversion ADU
  • A Detached ADU is a completely separate structure from the primary home.
  • A Junior ADU- is a subtype of ADU, less than 500sq ft and must be attached to the primary residence fitting within the existing envelope of the home. Very difficult to rent them out for example they can only have a kitchenette rather than a full kitchen.

January 1, 2020

On January 1, 2020 The State of California passed a new legislation that made not only ADUs more feasible in terms of getting them permitted to build but encouraged development. Before this date it only was valid for owner users to build ADUs it is now applicable for investors as well. There has also been a Ban formed to prohibit owner occupancy requirements for ADU permits. Although that ban is not applicable for Junior ADUs there is still an owner occupancy requirement. To rent out a junior ADU you must live in residence or live in the Junior and rent out the primary residence.

Prefab ADU vs Regular ADU

With the different types of ADU comes the building style differences, which consists of: Stick building-wood framing installation, lender comfort, built in series step by step. More money, high skilled labors, not buying materials in bulk. Custom design, ton of delays.

Prefab modular- Built all or some of the unit offsite in a factory and then shipped to home. Half the time and less expensive due to machine work instead of man labor. Built to state and local codes.

Manufactured housing- Fast and easy to get approval, cost of construction lowers and universally accepted anywhere. No delays, everything moves on schedule.

Manufactured ADU Process: Step 1

  • Fill out a web form for ADU companies
  • Site visit to view property and lot for feasibility
  • Work up a permit package and then submit permits
  • Site demolition and grading
  • Build foundation
  • Utility connections
  • Once approved down payment or deposit.

Manufacture ADU Process: Step 2 Permits

Done by the ADU company, submit plans to the city, multiple departments approve or reject your plans.

Manufactured ADU Costs:

  • 1 bedroom 1 bath 450 sq. ft = $179k
  • 3 bedroom 2 bath 1200 sq. ft=$269k

Financing a Manufactured ADU:

  • To qualify you need equity in your existing residence.
  • Renovation loan
  • Home equity Co-investment example: Companies like Point and Unison providing financing for home improvement. Buying in as a partner into your property, giving you the money to build with interest or monthly debt.

Manufactured ADU Benefits:

  • Lower Base prices due to not hiring an architect or engineer.
  • More efficient permit process due to expedited federal approval process.
  • Much more predictable due to manufactured construction.
  • A-Z quotes with no upcharges or change, which means quotes consist of permits, foundations, site work, utilities connections, unit itself , finishes, etc
  • 6-9 months process from proposal to key In hand.

To learn more about Manufactured ADU contact:

erik@habitatadu.com or Habitatadu.com to schedule an assessment on your property.