House hacking
Rent it long-term for around $1,200 a month and put that toward your mortgage. The same home rents for about $2,000, so the ADU helps pay down your loan faster, or simply adds cash flow.
Accessory Dwelling Units
Build a second home on the lot you already own.
Florida now lets homeowners add a fully permitted accessory dwelling unit, a separate kitchen, bath, and living space, on single-family lots. We design and build them, engineered to code and blended into your existing home. Projects start at $225 per square foot.
- 163.31771
- Florida statute that permits ADUs on single-family lots
- 1
- ADU allowed per single-family lot
- 750 sq ft
- Our minimum build, scalable to a full second home
Why now
Housing got expensive. The lot you own didn't.
In 1945, a family could buy a home for around $30,000. Today that barely covers permitting in parts of Florida. The shortage isn't space, it's space where people actually want to live: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and the Southwest Florida coast. An ADU puts a second, rentable home on land you already own, in a place that already has demand.
What the law allows
A separate, legal living unit on single-family land.
Florida Statute 163.31771 defines an accessory dwelling unit as a separate kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area, and lets local governments approve them on single-family lots. That used to require multifamily zoning. Now a single-family homeowner can hire an engineer, design an ADU to code, and build it on the property.
Florida Statute 163.31771
- Separate kitchen Its own cooking and food-prep space.
- Private bathroom A full, dedicated bathroom.
- Dedicated sleeping area A defined space to sleep and live.
Single-family lots are limited to one ADU. Multifamily zoning works differently and isn't covered here.
What you can do with it
One unit. A lot of options.
An ADU is flexible by design. Once it's built, how you use it is up to you.
Multigenerational living
Keep aging parents close but independent, instead of an assisted-living facility. Or give an adult child a separate place to live while they save for a home of their own.
Short-term rental
Run it as an Airbnb. In season, a nightly rate of $80 to $100 can bring in around $3,000 a month, and the space is yours again whenever there's no guest.
Property value
An ADU is a permitted addition with its own kitchen and bath. It adds long-term value to the property, especially in a high-demand location.
How we build it
Engineered design-build, blended into your home.
We're engineering-led, so every ADU is designed to your specific lot, soil, and setbacks, not pulled from a catalog. The goal is an addition that looks like it was always part of the house, not a unit bolted onto the back. This isn't a garage conversion or an efficiency. It's a real, standalone living space.
Sizing and pricing
Start with a hard number.
Pricing scales with the size of the addition, so you can budget before you commit.
- $225 / sq ft
- Starting price for the addition
- 750 sq ft
- Minimum build size
- ~$150K
- Typical 700 to 750 sq ft ADU with good finishes
Final pricing depends on size, finishes, and your property. Send your details and we'll come back with a per-square-foot estimate.
Financing
Build it without giving up your mortgage rate.
Many owners are stuck: they need more space, but selling means trading a low interest rate for a high one. Instead, you can pull equity from the home you already own and put it into an ADU, adding value to the property while keeping the loan you have. We have lender options that can help.
The process
From your lot to a finished unit.
Engineering-led from the first visit to the final inspection.
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01 Reach out
Send your address and what you're looking for.
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02 Site visit
We assess the lot, setbacks, and feasibility.
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03 Engineered design
We design the ADU to your property and Florida code.
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04 Permitting
We handle plans, permits, and inspections.
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05 Build
We construct it, or hand you the design to build with your own contractor.
ADU FAQ
Common questions
What homeowners ask before they start.
How many ADUs can I build?
On a single-family lot, Florida allows one. Multifamily zoning is different and isn't covered by this statute.
Is a garage conversion the same as an ADU?
No. Converting a garage into an efficiency gives up your garage and isn't a true ADU. We build a separate addition with its own kitchen, bathroom, and entrance.
Can I rent it on Airbnb?
Yes. Many owners run ADUs as short-term rentals. In season, $80 to $100 a night can bring in around $3,000 a month.
What's the smallest ADU you build?
Our minimum is 750 square feet. The average ADU runs 700 to 750 square feet, and we can build larger.
Do you only build, or can you just design?
Either. We can design and build the ADU, or deliver the engineered design for you to build with your own contractor.
How much does it cost?
Projects start at $225 per square foot. A 700 to 750 sq ft ADU with good finishes is typically around $150,000. Send your details for a per-square-foot estimate.
Get started
Find out what an ADU would cost on your lot.
Send your address, contact details, and the style you have in mind. We'll come back with a per-square-foot estimate.
Request an Estimate