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Six questions, about two minutes

Which kind of ADU fits you?

JADU, conversion, attached or detached. Tap an answer and we move you along. You get a starting point, what to read next and who to call.

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Who will live in it?

Who will live in it?

From our guide on ADU types: a shared bathroom may be fine for family, less so for a tenant.

Nothing you pick leaves this page. How this works: each answer adds weight to one or more ADU types, following our guide to ADU types. Costs come from what an ADU really costs. Rules vary by city, so confirm with your planning department.

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