FAQ

Starting January 1, 2027, yes. California AB 956 (Chapter 791, Statutes of 2026) requires cities to approve up to two detached, new-construction ADUs with 4-foot side and rear setbacks on a lot with a single-family home.

The same law also makes HOA rules that block or unreasonably restrict ADUs unenforceable on any lot zoned to allow a single-family home. Until 2027, state law guarantees one detached ADU plus a junior ADU.

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a second complete dwelling unit which is built within or on the same lot as an existing single-family residence.

An ADU provides complete independent living facilities including a kitchen, bathroom, and its own entryway. ADUs are typically not allowed to be sold separate from the primary home and the homeowners are usually required to reside in one of the two units.

Thousands of new ADUs are being built in communities across the U.S. because they are a manageable and minimally-disruptive option for adding desperately needed housing to existing neighborhoods. Moreover, ADUs typically cost less than other forms of housing and make efficient use of existing land.

Homeowners build them to house family members, earn rental income or add long-term value to their property — and in California, a qualifying ADU is approved ministerially, with no public hearing and no neighbor sign-off.

We build prefab modular buildings, which means you get your ADU faster than conventional on-site construction.

Whereas all the work on a conventional construction site happens one after the other, we can start site preparation and building construction at the same time because all of our construction happens offsite in a factory.

Our buildings are also made from up-cycled shipping containers, which are already manufactured units by default.

With a shipping container, not only do we reduce waste and repurpose scrap metal, but the container acts as an extremely durable, waterproof, fire-resistant, and earthquake-rated body/chassis for the rest of our build.

Because our process begins in a factory, we can deliver your unit with complete framing once the sitework is prepared. We load up our models in two sections and deliver to your site using a crane.

Once installed permanently to the foundation, our team of contractors will install all the electrical wiring, plumbing, and fixtures before connecting your model to existing utilities.

All of our ADUs are completely finished and equipped with appliances and built-in cabinetry.

In addition to our turn-key ADUs, our construction project management services are included in our unit pricing at no additional hourly cost, which includes a member of our team who will handle all the permitting discussions with the Planning and Building Departments.

Typically, it takes 4–6 months (depending on the model) from the moment you order your prefab ADU* to the day we hand you the key. This provides us time to modify our containers in multiple sections to be assembled, connected, and secured on-site.

On occasion, it takes longer to receive materials to complete our project, in which case we will inform you of the delays. Additionally, we may be delayed by city inspection scheduling, in which case we will also let you know.

*Custom container projects or modifications that require adjustments to prefab plans will require additional time and may include service fees for design and engineering.

Because our base models are standardized, total permitting can take up to 2–6 months.

Custom projects tend to take more time to permit than our prefab ADUs because of additional architectural and structural requirements, which we’ve already completed for our prefab models. However, due to the modular nature of our buildings, we have a series of structural connections that have been tested, calculated, and drawn that can be repurposed with custom-designed hardware to create most custom spaces.

Yes, financing is certainly an option. We have worked with several local banks over the years that have products that may suit your needs.