Free ADU income estimate
What would your garage or backyard earn?
Pick your metro and project — get a build-cost band, rent bands, and payback. Then design the actual space in 3D, free.
Conversion cost
$58K–$109K
Long-term rent
$1,720–$2,660/mo
Short-term: $140–$250/night
Payback (rent)
1.8–5.3 yrs
Under 800 sq ft: in California this geometry cannot be denied on lot coverage, floor-area ratio, or lot size (statewide-exemption ADU).
Rough 2025-2026 US metro bands compiled from public rental/STR market summaries — planning estimates only, not advice; verify locally before financial decisions. Costs use rough US contractor bands. None of this is financial, legal, or investment advice — talk to local professionals before committing money.