The pros and cons of a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit, and the most common situations where I recommend using a Junior ADU (JR ADU).

0:00 Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) - Definition
0:52 2 Key concepts (1- JADUs are not ADUs and 2- It pays to do your research)
2:08 The most important characteristics of JADUs
4:55 Variation in your city or county
9:24 Advantages and Disadvantages of JADUs
12:14 3 situations where I recommend Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
15:40 How much does it cost to build a JR ADU
17:20 Next up: how to start a project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NykDknr30Xg or learn more about the laws around JADUs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ytl3e9ckpk

Two links I mention in the video:
Get started on your ADU with my help: https://bit.ly/youtube-adu
A Junior ADU project in my region that cost less than $15k in construction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh2nsoCwNS4

Here is an article that covers the same material as this video with more legal citations and references: https://www.how-to-adu.com/adu-articles-blog/junior-adu-definition-what-are-junior-accessory-dwelling-units

JADUs have some advantages like:
-They can share sanitation with the primary residence
-They do not need as much utility separation as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
-They can be built in addition to an ADU so you can have a triplex
-Sometimes, they can add square footage to your house

But they have some limitations too:
-Homeowner occupancy requirement
-Size is limited to less than 500 sq ft
-The JADU has to be contained entirely within a single family residence
-Unless you’re converting garage or basement, it’s not very different from renting a room out of your house, and potentially much more expensive

Learn about this important tool for homeowners and how you might use a Junior ADU on your property.

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Let’s connect:
If you have questions about your own ADU project, there's a Facebook group where lots of experienced homeowners can talk to you about the questions you have. Every ADU is unique, so it's important to just ask specific questions so people with up-to-date experience in your county or city can chime in and help. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1497985200356915/
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