This is great news for homeowners who want to earn rental income from their existing home or want convenient housing for family members, such as elderly parents or college students.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are a flexible form of housing that can offer Californians easier access to job-rich, high-opportunity areas. Recent California legislature has made it more affordable and easier to build these units as a means to address our state’s shortage of affordable housing.
Understanding ADUs
An accessory dwelling unit is simply a secondary dwelling that shares the same grounds as your primary residence. Depending on the type, an ADU may or may not be attached to your home. In general, there are three types of ADUs.
Junior—Created within the existing home
Attached—Created as an addition to the existing home
Detached—Free-standing structure
Junior ADUs are typically a bedroom (not more than 500 square feet) in a single-family home. They will have an entrance into the main home as well as an entrance to the outside. Unlike a regular ADU, a Junior does not require a full kitchen or private bathroom. However, it must have a sink and basic cooking facilities.
Both Attached ADUs and Detached ADUs must have their own kitchen and bathroom. In the past, California required a certain number of covered parking spaces on the premises to have an ADU. However, that is no longer the case. That means converting an existing garage into an ADU can be the most affordable option since the external structure is already in place.
If you'd like to learn more about ADUs and find answers to common questions, clickhereto read the City of Thousand Oaks ADU Summary Sheet.
ADU Experts—From Concept to Completion
Partner with Westside Remodeling for comprehensive ADU design-build services. Our team will expertly handle your project from concept to completion, and all the details in between.
After assessing your property, we’ll create a custom ADU design that’s tailored to your needs. No need to worry about permits or approvals—we take care of that for you. With a construction plan in place, our talented builders will handle all the construction and finishing.
Your completed accessory dwelling unit will be beautiful, functional, and built to your specifications.
Transform Your Property with an Accessory Dwelling Unit
If an accessory dwelling unit sounds like a great fit for your Thousand Oaks, CA, home, Westside Remodeling can help. Westside Remodeling offers custom built accessory dwelling units that are made-to-order for any size of property and budget. With years of experience in designing, building and installing ADU’s, we promise a seamless, stress-free experience from start to finish.
ADU’s Designed and Built Just for You
At Westside Remodeling, our team focuses on creating accessory dwelling units that perfectly meet the needs of each of our customers. Whether you need in-law's quarters or a guest house, a home office or a space that will generate rental income, the Westside team of professional designers and builders will create a space that’s uniquely yours.
