New California legislation has literally opened the doors for ADU construction. By starting your project this winter you could potentially have your ADU up and running by the beginning of summer.

The benefit of building an ADU is, of course, more space that can fulfill a variety of needs. Housing a parent, a young adult child, office or guest space, or a source of rental income. The advantage of a quick (well done) build is that you are saving money by saving time. If you rent, your ADU is occupied/money is in your pocket sooner, if you are putting up a family member, their cost of living comes down as soon as your ADU goes up. These should all be factors when weighing your options. Time really does equal money.

Any construction project is a major decision, but it is important to look at not only the financials of the project, but the efforts required by you to get this done. Don’t underestimate the value of your time.