Is Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Granny Pod Right for You?
What Are Granny Pods and why are they becoming so popular?
They are essentially a small, self-contained accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that can be used for a variety of purposes, but it’s legality and allowable uses depend on local zoning rules, permits, and any homeowner association (HOA) restrictions. As assisted living and housing costs increase these structures, as well as converting garage spaces or adding rooms above the garage are becoming increasingly popular. They also increase the square footage and resale of your home.
Possible Uses:
- For aging parents when Assisted Living is too expensive.
- Provide affordable housing for elderly parents to live on your property but not in your home.
- Housing a care giver on-site for 24/7 care.
- Possibly housing a child that can’t yet afford a new home in todays market.
Granny Pods (ADU’s) are subject to certain mandates that vary across the state. Choosing a trusted professional like Brooks Contracting Inc. that is knowledgeable in new construction, navigating zoning requirements, permitting, etc in your town is a smart choice. Want to convert a garage space or build an ADU for Mom and Dad to keep them close or bring them closer to care for their special needs, BCI can help. Think of a Granny Pod as a small new construction home that requires the similar requirements but on a smaller scale. We can help navigate the process, guide you on what your town will and will not allow and make the process easier from consult to finish. Check out our website at BCIPROS.COM or call our office at 732-544-8881 with any questions or to schedule a consult. References and a gallery of photos available on website.
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Is Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit
or Granny Pod Right for You?
What Are Granny Pods and why are they becoming so popular?
They are essentially a small, self-contained accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that can be used for a variety of purposes, but it’s legality and allowable uses depend on local zoning rules, permits, and any homeowner association (HOA) restrictions.
As assisted living and housing costs increase these structures, as well as converting garage spaces or adding rooms above the garage are becoming increasingly popular. They also increase the square footage and resale of your home.
Granny Pods ADU’s
Granny Pods (ADUs) are subject to certain mandates that vary across the state. Choosing a trusted professional like Brooks Contracting Inc. that is knowledgeable in new construction, navigating zoning requirements, permitting, etc. in your town is a smart choice.
Want to convert a garage space or build an ADU for Mom and Dad to keep them close or bring them closer to care for their special needs? BCI can help. Think of a Granny Pod as a small new construction home that requires similar requirements, but on a smaller scale.
We can help navigate the process, guide you on what your town will and will not allow, and make the process easier from consultation to completion. Check out our website at bcipros.com or call our office at +1 (732) 544-8881 with any questions or to schedule a consultation. References and a gallery of photos are available on our website.