Your Santa Cruz County ADU starts here.
Thanks to the latest California state regulations, creating an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in any part of Santa Cruz County has never been more straightforward. ADUs provide an excellent means of expanding your property's living space. California’s updated ADU laws have streamlined the process for adding an addition, erecting a new structure, or repurposing an existing one. If your project falls within the ADU definition, you can expect expedited permitting and reduced fees.
Whether you're interested in constructing a 400-square-foot home office or a 1200-square-foot home for your inlaws, Elite Construction is here to guide you.
Detached ADU:
A stand-alone house (ADU) or home office.
Convert your existing garage or part of your house to an ADU or entertainment space.
Conversion ADU:
Build an addition (ADU) to your existing house.
Addition ADU:
How do you define an ADU?
An ADU is an "Accessory Dwelling Unit”.
A secondary, self-contained housing unit located on the same property as a single-family home. ADUs can come in various forms, such as a basement apartment, a converted garage, a separate cottage, or an addition to the main house. They are typically used for rental purposes or to provide additional living space for family members, like aging parents or adult children.
In order to qualify as an ADU, the building must have:
a kitchen with a sink, countertop, cooking appliances, and a space for a refrigerator
a full bath with toilet, sink, and shower
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