An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary unit built on the same property as a single-family home. It's essentially a smaller, separate living space that provides additional benefits for homeowners and the communities they live in. The legislators in California have recently loosened the zoning requirements and streamlined the approval process in an effort to expand housing units as additional rental units and/or to provide more space for people to offer living space on their property for their parents, adult children or other relatives.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) can potentially increase the value of your home in several ways, including increased rental income, expanded living space, potential for home office or studio, increased property functionality. Additionally, the additional square footage and the potential income-generating capabilities can make your property more attractive to potential buyers, leading to a higher resale value.

The primary source of passive income from an ADU is the rental income you receive from tenants. By renting out the ADU, you can generate regular monthly payments from your tenants, providing you with a steady stream of income.

Butterfly has a complete offering of models and can customize a unit to harmoniously fit your existing property. We also offer a full re-imagination of your landscaping to improve the living experience. Our sister company does remodel and new construction work that can help you improve your primary residence as well. We wouldn't want your main house to get jealous.

The process is very similar to a new construction build, but Butterfly takes care of all the details for you. We handle the design, adaptation, permitting and construction. We do all of the heavy lifting, so that you don’t have to.

Before deciding on a financing option, it's important to assess your financial situation, compare interest rates and terms from different lenders, and consider the long-term implications of each method. Consulting with a financial advisor or mortgage specialist can also provide valuable guidance tailored to your specific circumstances. Some common options to consider are personal savings, home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC), construction loan, cash-out refinance, personal loan and government programs.

The typical timeframe is 7-9 months, give or take. Some properties have certain issues, such as system requirements for Sewer, Water, Power and Gas that can add cost and increase the timeline. We have relationships with each of these companies and understand their needs. The actual assembly and building portion is rather fast. More of the time is typically in the preparation.