ADU

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ADU
Stands forAccessory dwelling unit
CategoriesBusiness & Finance

ADU stands for Accessory dwelling unit, a real estate & mortgage abbreviation.

Secondary home on the same lot as a primary residence, such as a backyard cottage, garage conversion or basement apartment, with its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.

Example: We built an ADU for my parents and will rent it out later.

Usage notes

Also called a granny flat, in-law suite or casita. California began loosening ADU rules in 2017, and many other states and cities have since reduced parking, size and owner-occupancy requirements to increase housing supply. A junior ADU (JADU) is a smaller unit within the main house.

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  • BPO – Broker price opinion
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