The Bay Area is embracing accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, as housing costs continue to rise. Are they worth the investment?California's housing crisis is forcing lawmakers to think of new ways to get more people into neighborhoods that are already well established.
Many young people or families will never be able to live in San Jose. That is, unless they consider buying an ADU. Kearnan bought this property with the intention of building another structure. An ADU was the most sensible option.For now, he rents out the 500 square-foot ADU but he is thinking of subdividing the property and selling it, ADU and all, to his in-laws who otherwise couldn't afford to move to San Jose.
Kol Peterson is an expert on the process of building ADUs. He's based in Portland where there are more ADUs per capita than anywhere in the country.