Pros & Cons of ADUs - Is It Even Worth Building an ADU?

ADUs nationally, but especially here locally in Sonoma County, California has seen a meteoric rise in accessory dwelling units. It's become so popular that home builders are making them a standard part of homes in some communities in Sonoma County.

So you may be wondering what's the pros & cons? What are the new rule changes & current guidelines? What if you wanted to build one, what would you need to know? And is it worth it? That's what this in-depth guide is here to help you answer all of that and more!

00:00 - Start
00:55 - Defining an ADU
02:01 - The Rule Changes in Sonoma County
06:54 - Important Limitations in Sonoma County
09:47 - How Much Do They Cost To Build?
11:08 - So Why Are People Building Them?
13:10 - Do They Add Value To Your Home?

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[ralphramirez]

I have a home on ca. Central coast paid for on a 200ft deep lot. After about a year of research.
I decided against it. My life is stress free. That is worth more than some income and all the bs city builders etc. No thanks you